House Beer Rye Lager
Fonzie Abbott Brewing
- From:
- Fonzie Abbott Brewing
- Australia
- Style:
- American Lager
- ABV:
- 3.5%
- Score:
- +9 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.03 | pDev: 0%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Jul 24, 2018
- Added:
- Jul 24, 2018
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Reviewed by doktorhops from Australia
3.03/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.03/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Welcome to the “Great 2018 Lager Saga”! I’m your host Doctor Doctorson and tonight I’ll be looking at 3 new Lagers. Look I do have a habit of neglecting Lagers a bit with my reviews, it’s just that I’m much more an Ale kind of guy, and when I do fancy a Lager it’s a Doppelbock or a Baltic Porter (which is in fact brewed with Lager yeast) and they’re more like Ales anyhow. Nonetheless, one night a year, usually in the middle of winter when I’ve reached saturation point with Stouts, I take a look at whats new in the Lager-sphere. So first up is from a new brewery: Fonzie Abbott, but wait they roast coffee right? Yep, now they’re doing beer and this “House Beer” is a 3.5% ABV dry-hopped Rye Lager (Ooo! An interesting choice).
Poured from a 375ml can into a US shaker pint (where are my Pilsner glasses at?).
A: A description I am likely to copy/paste for the next two reviews: “Clear golden body with a white cappuccino foam head that settles to a thin blanket, minimal lacing”. Sure looks like a Lager, was expecting maybe a hint of copper from the Rye but nope. 7/10.
S: Light dirty/earthy grains with a crisp cracker middle, and a phantom of grassy hop character lingering in the background haunting all the other guests. It’s a mid-strength so wasn’t expecting an aroma explosion, didn’t get an aroma explosion either – balance is restored. 6/10.
T: Slight dirty/earthy grains, rice cracker middle, hints of melon too (rockmelon) with a thin grassy hop finish leaving a mild aftertaste. It’s not the greatest mid-strength flavour profile, yet it isn’t one of those dreadful “Session IPAs” you may or may not have heard of. Flavour-wise it’s a nice middle ground for those who may need to drive and keep count of their drinks (1 can = 1 standard drink in Australia). The Rye of course makes itself present in the dirty/earthy grain note. I’m always pleased when Rye comes across in the flavour but I’m not sure if it was needed here. 6/10.
M: Thin and slightly watery, can’t be helped in a mid-strength I’m afraid. 6/10.
D: Far from the worst mid-strength but lacking a bit in the flavour/body department compared to other mid-strengths (Rogers, Colonial Small Ale). Still does what it says on the label: a light refreshing 3.5% ABV brew that is smashable on a hot summers day at your mates. One that’ll let you drive home after partaking if you so wish. The Rye felt misplaced, I mean there are better things you could add to be innovative (Saison yeast perhaps?), otherwise this is alright. 6/10.
Food match: Light summery salads with chicken.
Jul 24, 2018Poured from a 375ml can into a US shaker pint (where are my Pilsner glasses at?).
A: A description I am likely to copy/paste for the next two reviews: “Clear golden body with a white cappuccino foam head that settles to a thin blanket, minimal lacing”. Sure looks like a Lager, was expecting maybe a hint of copper from the Rye but nope. 7/10.
S: Light dirty/earthy grains with a crisp cracker middle, and a phantom of grassy hop character lingering in the background haunting all the other guests. It’s a mid-strength so wasn’t expecting an aroma explosion, didn’t get an aroma explosion either – balance is restored. 6/10.
T: Slight dirty/earthy grains, rice cracker middle, hints of melon too (rockmelon) with a thin grassy hop finish leaving a mild aftertaste. It’s not the greatest mid-strength flavour profile, yet it isn’t one of those dreadful “Session IPAs” you may or may not have heard of. Flavour-wise it’s a nice middle ground for those who may need to drive and keep count of their drinks (1 can = 1 standard drink in Australia). The Rye of course makes itself present in the dirty/earthy grain note. I’m always pleased when Rye comes across in the flavour but I’m not sure if it was needed here. 6/10.
M: Thin and slightly watery, can’t be helped in a mid-strength I’m afraid. 6/10.
D: Far from the worst mid-strength but lacking a bit in the flavour/body department compared to other mid-strengths (Rogers, Colonial Small Ale). Still does what it says on the label: a light refreshing 3.5% ABV brew that is smashable on a hot summers day at your mates. One that’ll let you drive home after partaking if you so wish. The Rye felt misplaced, I mean there are better things you could add to be innovative (Saison yeast perhaps?), otherwise this is alright. 6/10.
Food match: Light summery salads with chicken.
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