Eastern
Art History Brewing

On the pour, this beer looks really nice. It is a slightly cloudy deep gold, with a modest but lasting head. The hops come through right up front, though I am not getting any of the maltiness I would expect from a typical helles. The hops are still up front in the taste, though I am detecting a toasty maltiness further in the background than I would prefer. Mouthfeel is nice, with a medium body and a medium level of carbonation. Art History describes this beer as a helles with a modern twist, and though the citrus and spicy notes are pleasant enough, they push this helles far away from the classic example of the style.