What beer are you drinking now? #2444

TRVE / Civil Society -- Beatin' the Odds



4.3/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Fine looking pale yellow body, slightly hazy; thin yet creamy head; rings of lacing inside the glass. Strong and beautiful lemon and lime aroma; sweet and tart. The taste follows along the lines of the aroma; delicate citrus notes with a juicy tanginess. The mouthfeel is medium-light; tart and acidic with a dry edge to things.

This beer exemplifies the delightfulness and quality that most TRVE mixed culture beers provide. Light and refreshing and a fine warm weather beer. The fact that this is a collaborative effort with a Florida brewery and still meets TRVE's high quality standards is just another plus...
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...catching up with some Classical Guitar Alive! broadcasts on the internet...this week's show featuring American composers...

 

Beer #4 is out of the fridge and warming up; beer #3 is in the glass.


Untitled Art Double Apricot Double Milkshake

A rare non-collab from UA around these parts. Cheers!

 

Coniston -- Bluebird Bitter



3.9/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Dark amber body, crystal clear; thin yet rich and creamy head. Crisp and delicate malt sweetness on the nose; light caramel; some toastiness to the grain. Warm, grainy taste; dull sweetness; suggestion of honey; strong yet balanced hop bitterness. Medium body; nice residual sugar presence; crisp with a fairly dry quality overall.

This beer delivers a very fine malt-forward experience, doing an excellent job of balancing toasted grain and hop bitterness flavors throughout the taste. I can't say I picked up on the label's descriptions of "soft fruitiness with a faint hint of geranium", but it certainly brings a nice flavorful nuttiness and bitterness to the palate. And at only 4.2% ABV, this certainly could be something to enjoy throughout the day.
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