Löwenbräu Munich (InBev) Löwenbräu Original Helles Lager at 5.2% ABV (C$3.49 at Quarry Park Calgary Co-Op, 473 ml, no bottle date or best before, reviewed 18-Apr-2016)
Appearance: clear pale gold with one finger of fine white head diminishing rapidly to a thin cap, patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: grassy, grainy pale malt, slight metallic. (5/10) Taste: moderate sweet, mild bitter. (5/10) Palate: light body, moderate carbonation, crisp off-dry lightly bitter finish. (3/5)
I’ve become convinced that putting “Premium” on the label is an in-joke amongst brewers. “Man, this is shit. Better slap a ‘Premium’ label on there!” OK, OK, I’m being a little unfair – it’s not complete shit. But it’s not great, either. (10/20)
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