Ariana Pilsner
East Rock Brewing Company

A: crystal clear; medium to deep gold in color; less than a 1 finger finely pored white head that receded to a wispy cap with a thin tight collar; OK lacing;

S: floral with a bit of orange zest;

T: floral for a moment, then balanced between floral and sweet orange through the finish; mild to moderate bitterness at the end;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; dry finish;

O: like the aroma and flavor; wish it had a bit more bitterness;

Can best by 2025/06/15
Pours a frothy white 2 finger head with fair retention, a bit of lacing, semi clear semi hazy golden tan to straw color

Nose brings doughy bread, straw, a bit of cereal, a gristy note more than just pilsner malt, little cracker, light herbal floral hops, touch lemony

Taste is much more pilsner malt up front, cereal grain, grainy sweet doughy bready, cracker, straw, into the floral herbal hops, a bit of a noble hop character, some lemony and musty white grape skin notes from the hops, lighter bitterness, dry crisp finish with med to a bit higher bitterness kicking in with a mild spicy hop note

Mouth is med to a bit lighter bod, med slight prickly carb, soft lager

Overall not bad, an interesting hop character, decent malt, nice crispness, a bit different but enjoyable