92 Primator Premium Lager, Pivovar Nachod (Czech Republic). 5% ABV (11/09)
Gold amber color. Aromas of peach marmalade on nut bread toast and potter’s clay follow through on a soft, supple entry to a creamy, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with hints of dried citrus and nice depth and balance. Finishes superbly in a dried fruit and nut accented fade with lush astringency and earthy clay-like hops.
92 Captain Fred Pale Lager, Grumpy Troll Brewery (WI). 4.5% ABV (10/10)%{Brewpub}
Golden yellow color. Aromas of fig jam, lemon and apricot butter on chewy baguette with a supple, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and zippy almond cookie, lemon curd, and grassy hop finish. A very nice, very flavorful session lager.
91 Imperial Lager, Lion Brewery Ceylon PLC (Sri Lanka). 8.8% ABV (11/08)
Pale golden amber color. Grilled mango, orange blossom honey, and Hawaiian bread toast aromas follow through on a very supple and round entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with honey yogurt, apple, and pepper notes. Finishes with a long, warming honey granola fade. Big and tasty; pair with mighty curries.
90 Lager, Cable Car (USA). 4.5% ABV (11/09)
Golden yellow color. Aromas of honeyed biscuit have a hint of cashew butter and micro greens and follow through on a soft, brisk entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with nice light balance and a gentle, mild hop and mineral finish. A very nice, carefree quaffer that should cover most bases at the casual dining table.
90 Chang Beer, Cosmos Brewery Co., Ltd. (Thailand). 5% ABV (11/08)
Bright golden color. Honeyed raisin toast aromas with a hint of lychee follow through on a crisp, smooth entry to a dryish medium body with a hint of apple, nut, and a solid roasted grain character. Finishes with a crisp, balanced earthy hop and pizza dough fade. A very nice food beer.
89 Organically Produced Lager Beer, Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery (England). 5% ABV (10/10)
Pure golden color. Bright lemon sorbet and grainy pastry dough aromas with a crisp, round dryish medium body and a smooth, baked corn, tart apple and citrus custard finish. A refreshing food beer.
89 Golden Pheasant Lager, Heineken Slovensko (Slovakia). 5% ABV (11/08)
Old gold color. Buttered raisin toast and delicate citrus and spice aromas follow through on a round entry to a dryish medium body with mild creamed corn notes. Finishes with a crisp, savory butter toasted nut and orange spice tea fade. Refreshing.
88 Warka Red Label Lager, Grupa Zywiec S.A. (Poland). 5.7% ABV (11/09)
Deep golden color. Very mild toasted bread aromas follow through on a round entry to a dry medium body with honeyed nuts, wheat cracker, and golden raisin notes. Finishes with a crisp, astringent earth hop fade. A very nice quaffer.
88 Timisoreana Lager, Ursus Breweries (Romania). 5% ABV (10/08)
Pure golden color with a foamy white head. Honey drizzled nut, melon rind, and toasted Hawaiian bread aromas follow through on soft, silky entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with clay and almond skin accents. Finishes with a light bread dough and lemon soufflÈ fade. A pleasant light styled quaffer.
88 Session Premium Lager, Full Sail Brewing Co. (OR). 5.1% ABV (10/10)
Rich golden yellow color. Very bright and fruity aromas of peach and apricot marmalade on toasted nut bread with a soft, supple dry-yet-fruity medium body and a drying, grain husk and wafer accented finish. Tasty.
88 Pure Brewed Lager, Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery (England). 5% ABV (10/10)
Bright golden yellow color with a high foamy white head. Aromas of toast, citrus and herbal omelet with a crisp, round dry-yet-fruity medium body and a long, roasted corn, apple and earthy hop nuanced finish. A rock solid quaffer.
88 Michelob Lager, Michelob Brewing Co. (MO). 5% ABV (10/08)
Deep golden color. Mild peach custard pastry aromas have a toasty edge and follow through on a soft, supple entry to a dryish medium body with toasted nut bread and savory grilled citrus and root vegetable notes. Finishes with a very clean, honeyed nut and candied citrus peel fade. A refreshing and balanced quaffer or food beer.
88 Island Lager, Granville Island Brewing Co. (Canada). 5% ABV (10/10)
Deep golden color. Aromas of toasted honeyed raisin nut bread and damp earth with a crisp dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a zesty lemon curd and grain husk finish.
88 Esser’s Best German Style Lager, Esserís Cross Plains Beer Company (WI). 5.2% ABV (10/10)
Dried peach and honeyed nut aromas and flavors with a round dryish medium body and a raisin, lemon zest and grassy hop finish. Chili and cheddar bread
88 Ekstra Draught, Svyturys (Lithuania). 5.2% ABV (10/08)
Bright golden color with a lacy head. Honeyed nut and lemon pastry aromas follow through on a rich entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with tropical fruit custard tart note. Finishes with a long, velvety yet crisp fruit. Nice weight and poise.
88 Duke Mid Strength Pale Lager, Burleigh Brewing Co. (Australia). 3.5% ABV (11/09)
Deep golden color. Light, toasted raisin bread crust and herbal hop aromas follow through on a soft, supple entry to a dryish light body with good depth and balance. Finishes with a crisp, toasty, lightly astringent fade. A nice lighter styled session beer.
88 Baffo D’Oro, Birra Moretti (Italy). 4.8% ABV (10/10)
Brilliant gold color. Rich fresh baguette, poached egg, and lemon muffin aromas with a supple, dryish medium body and a crisp, citrus custard and earthy hop accented finish.
88 Ambar Especial Lager, La Zaragozana S.A. (Spain). 5.2% ABV (11/08)
Old gold color. Toasted brioche, honey cream, and faint roasted root vegetable aromas follow through on a soft, silky entry to a dryish medium body with a touch of toasted buttered nuts and apple and pear skins on the crisp, light fade. Nice style and balance.
88 “Menabrea 1846” Birra Bionda, Menabrea (Italy). 4.8% ABV (10/10)
Bright golden color. Aromas of toasted bread and omelet with a supple dryish medium body and a tangy, dried lemon and honey accented finish. A very nice and refreshing food beer.
87 Tiger Crystal Beer, Asia Pacific Breweries (China). 4.3% ABV (10/10)
Yellow color. Aromas of apple scone and scrambled eggs with a crisp, round dryish light to medium body and a banana pudding, dusty mineral and citrus rind finish.
87 Stegmaier Gold Medal Beer, The Lion Brewery (PA). 4.6% ABV (11/08)
Bright golden color. Toasted herb bread, nut, and faint roasted vegetable aromas follow through on a crisp, round entry to a dryish medium body nice balance and depth. Finishes with a touch of pear skin, rind, and earth. Nice.
87 Moretti Lager, Birra Moretti (Italy). 4.6% ABV (10/10)
Pure golden color. Aromas of lemon, herb bread and corn with a crisp, dryish medium body and a grainy, grassy earth accented finish.
87 Lager, River Horse Brewery (NJ). 4.7% ABV (10/08)
Slightly hazy golden amber color. Roasted unshelled nuts, grapefruit, and mild melted cheese aromas follow through on a soft, round entry to a dryish medium body with a touch of stewed okra. Finishes with a zesty lemon rind, toasted bread, and metal ore fade.
87 Islander Pale Lager, Vancouver Island Brewery (Canada). 5% ABV (11/09)
Golden color. Aromas of honeyed muffin follow through on a soft, supple entry to a dryish medium body with toasted grain and sweet, lettuce-like notes. Finishes with a crisp, mild citrus and cream accented fade. A solid session beer that will shine at the table.
87 Ensign Fred Pale Lager, Grumpy Troll Brewery (WI). 9.2% ABV (11/09) %{Brewpub}
Interesting sour yeast, roasted chestnut, herbal hop, and turmeric aromas follow through on a soft, gentle entry to a dryish and slightly sour light-to-medium body with roasted corn and plantain notes. Finishes with a toasty, grassy, mineral accented fade.
87 Ekstra Lager Beer, Svyturys (Lithuania). 5.2% ABV (10/08)
Bright golden yellow color with a pillowy blanket. Reserved aromas of egg custard and brioche follow through on a supple, smooth entry to a creamy, dry-yet-fruity medium body with a caramelized nut and loamy earth notes. Finishes crisply with lemon-peach yogurt and a touch of pepper and alfalfa. A fine food beer to pair with goat cheese pizza.
87 Baltika Cooler, Baltika Brewery (Russia). 4.7% ABV (10/08)
Bright golden yellow color. Dried honey, Asian pear, and toasted apple bread aromas follow through on a round, zesty entry to a dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body with apple sauce, honeyed green tea, and praline accents. Finishes with a touch of woody roasted nuts, honey, and very mild earthy hops. A refreshing backyard party beer.
86 True North Blonde Lager, Magnotta Brewery Ltd. (Canada). 5% ABV (10/08)
Bright golden amber color with a soft, thin blanket. Light caramel on nut bread toast aromas with a hint of mango follow through on a crisp round entry to a dryish medium body with notes of creamy polenta and green apple. Finishes with a tangy, citrus marmalade fade with a faint asparagus note.
86 Speciale Lager, Birra Ichnusa (Italy). 5.6% ABV (10/10)
Bright golden yellow color. Aromas of herb toast, lemon, and frittata with a soft, round dry medium body with a crisp, roasted corn, citrus, cream, and mineral accented finish.
86 Rogue Irish Style Lager, Rogue Ales (OR). 4.8% ABV (10/10)
Bright yellow color. Bright orange blossom honey and Hawaiian bread aromas with a crisp, round fruity-yet-dry medium body and buttery cashew brittle, dried fruit, and citrusy hop finish. Nice character and style.
85 St. Pauli Girl Lager, St. Pauli Brauerei (Germany). 4.9% ABV (10/10)
Bright yellow color. Buttery roasted corn and baguette aromas with a soft, supple dry medium body and a crisp, root vegetable, lemon, and water chestnut-accented finish.
85 Shiner Blonde, Spoetzl Brewery (TX). 4.4% ABV (10/10)
Bright yellow color. Buttery roasted corn and frittata aromas with a round dryish medium body and a frothy citrus granita accented finish. A clean, light quaffer.
85 Point Special Lager, Stevens Point Brewery (WI). 4.6% ABV (10/10)
Deep yellow color. Aromas of toasted golden raisin bread, caramel rice cake with a hint of cream and cocoa. Soft and supple with a dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a lemon marmalade, wet grass, and grainy bread finish. A nice lawnmower beer.
85 Lager, Birra Ichnusa (Italy). 4.7% ABV (10/10)
Bright yellow color. Grain, succotash, and honeycomb aromas with a crisp dryish light-to-medium body and a smooth, poached egg, sweet citrus, and mineral-accented finish. A nice quaffer.
85 Big Head Pale Lager, Burleigh Brewing Co. (Australia). 4.2% ABV (11/09)
Vibrant golden color. Lightly toasty, creamy aromas follow through on a soft entry to a dry light body with hints of roasted grains and root vegetables. Finishes with a crisp, toasty fade. A nice quaffer.
84 Northern Light Lager, Granite City Food & Brewery (IL). 4.2% ABV (10/08)%{Brewpub}
Golden yellow color. Muted aromas of peach jam, grainy dough, and roasted chestnuts follow through on a crisp, prickly entry to a dry light body with mineral and bread crust notes and a light breezy butter roasted nut and earth fade. A nice quaffer; serve very cold.
84 Lewis & Clark Light Gold Lager, High Noon Saloon & Brewery (KS). 5% ABV (10/08) %{Brewpub}
Golden amber color. Honey roasted nuts, toasted bread, and lemon custard aromas follow through on a creamy entry to a dryish medium body with melon rind and nutshell accents. Finishes with brisk, astringent muddy hay and lemon yogurt-like fade.
84 Lager Beer, Narragansett Brewing Company (RI). 5.1% ABV (10/10)
Rich golden yellow color. Aromas of buttery roasted pistachios, roasted squash and crusty baguette with a crisp, round dry-yet-fruity medium body and a lemon curd on wafer, dried pear and straw-like hop finish.
84 Gold Crown Beer, Cambodia Brewery Limited (Cambodia). 4.5% ABV (10/10)
Yellow color. Mild aromas of bread pudding and poached egg with a soft, silky, dry light-to-medium body and a tart apple core, radish, and apple phosphate finish.
84 Cinco Pale Lager, Del Norte Brewing Co. (CO). 4.4% ABV (10/10)
Bright aromas apple vinaigrette, lavender talc, and buttered cornbread toast with a crisp, soft light-to-medium body and a polenta, roasted squash, lemon yogurt, and light peppery spice finish.
84 Alpine Lager, Moosehead Breweries Ltd. (Canada). 5% ABV (11/08)
Bright golden color. pepper and egg bread aromas follow through to dryish light-to-medium body with corn flake notes and mild citrus, apple and earth on the piquant finish. Pleasantly zesty.
84 541 Lager, Hop Valley Brewing Co. (OR). 4.9% ABV (11/09)
Deep golden color. Tilled earth aromas have hints of peach marmalade, banana bread, and buttered nuts. Frothy and medium bodied with chewy pastry dough-like malt a note of canned vegetables. Finishes with a zippy citrus and grassy hop finish.
83 Pacifico Clara, Cerveceria Modelo (Mexico). 4.4% ABV (11/08)
Egg bread aromas and flavors with a dry light body with hints of apple skin and nuts. Finishes with a quick, metal ore and buttered corn bread fade.
83 Moosehead Lager, Moosehead Breweries Ltd. (Canada). 5% ABV (11/08)
Bright golden color. Pepper muffin and buttery corn niblet aromas follow through on a crisp entry to a dry light-to-medium body with a mild apple skin and buttered toast fade. A decent quaffer.
83 Hollandia Premium Lager, H-West B.V. (Holland). 4.8% ABV (11/08)
Gold color. French toast aromas have a faint, savory vegetal edge and follow through on a round entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with a touch of creamed corn. Finishes with a dash of pepper, dried citrus, and foil.
82 Lager, Wingwalker (USA). 4.5% ABV (10/10)
Bright golden yellow color. Buttered popcorn aromas with a frothy light body and a crisp, sweet potato and lemon curd accented finish.
80 Orale Mexican Style Lager, Del Norte Brewing Co. (CO). 4.5% ABV (10/10)
Bright golden yellow color. Slightly skunky dried grass and toasted herb corn bread aromas with a round dry light body and a funky lemon yogurt, turnip, and musty rag accented finish.
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