P3 Winter Lager
Phase Three Brewing Company

 

Clear, dark amber (nearly brown) pour; dark brown in the glass, semi-opaque; dense, long-lasting, light khaki colored head. Faint yet pleasing scent; malt-like with a bare trace of toffee. Outstanding dark, rich malt flavor; moderate note of hop bitterness; hazelnuts and toffee. Medium body mouthfeel; smooth and slick on the palate; subtle underlying warmth.

My first impressions were rather 'meh', but after a few additional sips and with a slight bit of warming, the beer grew on me. Considered as a Munich dunkel style of beer, this one ain't too shabby.

ABV: 5%; pouring temperature: 52.0 °F; canning info: 01-13-2025
Source: Tavour

 

 

 

Appearance: Pours a clear, deep brown, dark color with a strong tan head. SRM of 19. (4.00)

Aroma: Strong aromas of dark grains, cocoa, earthy and oaky notes with toasted notes. (4.00)

Flavor: Strong flavors of dark grains, brown bread, earthy caramel. Yeasty, with a toasted, dry finish. (4.25)

Feel: Medium-body, strong carbonation. Smooth yeasty and toasted finish. (4.25)

Compared to Third Space Good Cheer 2/25: Pours with a darker head. Identical aromas. Less earthy and roast. More yeasty and toasted notes, but overall quite similar.

to Hofbrau Dunkel 2/25: Pours darker, milder aromas. More brown bread, grains. Less earthy Munich malts.

to Phase Three Perception of Depth 3/25: Pours lighter, similar aromas. Less smooth caramel. More toasted and grains. Very similar overall.

to Drekker Knock Knock 3/25: Pours darker, stronger aromas. More nutty and toast. Less sweet caramel and brown sugar.

Overall: Pours with a darker head. Identical aromas. Dark grains, brown bread with some caramel. Yeast, and quite toasted. Finish is dry. Nicely done. Dynamic toasted flavors and drinking clean from Phase Three here. (Rating: 4.13)

 

Aroma is dark malts/dark bread and chocolate/almost a hint of rocky road ice cream. The flavor is fruit/mild dark fruit, malts and a slightly sweet/smooth finish.