Spring 2021
Hanabi Lager Co.
- From:
- Hanabi Lager Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- Vienna Lager
- ABV:
- 4.8%
- Score:
- +6 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.14 | pDev: 4.11%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Mar 14, 2022
- Added:
- Feb 26, 2021
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
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Barke Vienna Style Lager Beer - #52
This edition of Hanabi Lager is brewed with a variety of barley called Barke, grown in eastern Germany. As a springtime barley, it was planted in April, and harvested in August and September. A classic German brewing variety, it brings strong aromatics and power, while at the same time an openness and sense of levity. With this grain, we brewed a Vienna-style Lager, a slightly more malt-forward style than Pilsner, to lean into this barley’s natural strengths.
This approach produces a rich golden-colored lager beer with a light natural turbidity that we prefer to leave intact as a signature of this delicious grain, and a persistent cream-colored fine-grained head. Opening with highly aromatic sweet-straw, spearmint, baking spices, and warm cedar, overtones of fresh spring earth come up, bringing a sense of vitality and vibrancy. With a strong mid-palate and a powerful initial approach, the beer transitions into a very fresh, long finish.
This edition of Hanabi Lager is brewed with a variety of barley called Barke, grown in eastern Germany. As a springtime barley, it was planted in April, and harvested in August and September. A classic German brewing variety, it brings strong aromatics and power, while at the same time an openness and sense of levity. With this grain, we brewed a Vienna-style Lager, a slightly more malt-forward style than Pilsner, to lean into this barley’s natural strengths.
This approach produces a rich golden-colored lager beer with a light natural turbidity that we prefer to leave intact as a signature of this delicious grain, and a persistent cream-colored fine-grained head. Opening with highly aromatic sweet-straw, spearmint, baking spices, and warm cedar, overtones of fresh spring earth come up, bringing a sense of vitality and vibrancy. With a strong mid-palate and a powerful initial approach, the beer transitions into a very fresh, long finish.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado
4.16/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.16/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Golden amber colored body; nice carbonation; thick, frothy head, white and sticky. Excellent aroma of toasted grain, honey, and a touch of toffee. Honey and toasted grain flavors greet you immediately; mild toffee and caramel notes; moderate hop bitterness develops near the finish. Medium mouthfeel; fine gentle warmth from the malts; a bit of dry stickiness near the finish.
Spring 2021 delivers some fine toasted grain flavors and aromas with a subtle touch of honey. It is well-balanced and very enjoyable all around.
Feb 26, 2021Spring 2021 delivers some fine toasted grain flavors and aromas with a subtle touch of honey. It is well-balanced and very enjoyable all around.
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