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Autodidact Beer

 

Reviewed 3 days after canning. Poured into a Willi Becher glass. It pours a soft, pastel lemon yellow with a two finger cap of fluffy, bright white foam and lots of sudsy lacing. A nice, fruity nose featuring lemon, grapefruit, tangerine, and berry, along with grape and herbal, grassy notes. It is sweeter and fruitier than I anticipated with both tart lemon and grapefruit and sweeter flavors of red berry, melon, and stone fruit. By mid-sip, however, the flavor profile has evolved to pine and herbs. The Strata hops are evident in the earthy, weedy dankness. The heavy use of Simcoe provides earthy undertones and clean bitterness. The Nelson hops are subtle (which I like) - there is just a hint of white wine. The mouth feel is fairly lite and it drinks very easily for 8.2% ABV. Overall, Grimace is sophisticated and flavorful. Despite the name, it's not all about the weed.

 

Poured from a 16 oz can dated 4/17/25 into a stemmed Singha tulip glass a hazy light straw color with 1/2 finger high off-white head and minimal lacing & retention. Aromas of lemon and citrus are forward with a subdued grassy & stone fruit fragrance in the background. Taste follows nose with a long lingering bitterness in the finish. Mouth is medium with the 8.2% ABV not really showing, although I could feel it midway through the second one. Overall, a very enjoyable offering from the Ron's and something I would seek out again.