Pilsner
Rubsam & Horrmann Brewing Company

I totally forgot about this can in the abck of my fridge for a while, and there’s no canning date, so I hope this held up. Another brew from Q from Impractical Jokers’ brewery, let’s get into it

Pours a cloudy orange gold with 2 fingers of white head that quickly fades to a thin cap and leaves minimal lacing

There’s not much hop presence in the nose, but again I can’t really fault it. I’m picking up on aromas of doughy malt, toasted grain, sweet honey, and light lemon zest

It is similarly not hoppy in taste, but there’s at least some bite to it still. On the front end of the sip I’m tasting toasted grain, bready malt, pepper, and light earthy hops. The swallow brings notes of crackery malt, lemon zest, toasted grain, and light pepper

A light medium body pairs with moderate carbonation, resulting in a somewhat sharp beer. Finishes neutral with an increasing dryness but isn’t really refreshing for some reason

I have the feeling that even fresh this one was just pretty average. Nothing I would revisit but I wouldn’t turn it down

 

Got a can at Astoria Bier & Cheese. This beer reminds me of Sly Fox Pikeland Pils for the lighter and dry body under a big punch of floral citrus German hops with a peppery finish. It's hazy, but who really cares? Aroma is a bit too clean and I get a bit too much apple-like ester in the flavor. The touch of diacetyl isn't out of place. Yes, I'd drink more of this.