Mill Street Brewery Schleimhammer Roggenbier at 5.3% ABV | 12 IBU (On tap at Mill Street Brewpub YYZ, reviewed 12-Dec-2016)
Appearance: cloudy deep amber with a short off-white head diminishing rapidly to a thin ring, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: caramel, bready wheat, banana, light sour rye, light pepper. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, low bitter, light tart. (6/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-low carbonation, slightly spicy finish. (3/5)
Slightly disappointing as a rye beer, perfectly serviceable as a somewhat darker than normal Hefe. I was hoping for a bit more rye presence here, and although I’m getting hints of both sour and peppery spice from the rye, it’s not as bold as I like to see. Like so many Mill Street beers, it ends up being inoffensive, but fairly forgettable. (12/20)
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