To Øl No Regrätze Grätzer / Grodziskie at 4% ABV | 33 IBU (C$8.40 at Sherbrooke Liquor, 330 ml, best before 15-Oct-2017, acquired 17-Dec-2016, reviewed 10-Jul-2017)
Appearance: clear straw with one finger of creamy white head, excellent retention and lacing. (5/5) Aroma: tart lemon, pome fruit, hardwood smoke, grainy pale malt, grass. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate tart, low bitter. (7/10) Palate: light body, lively carbonation, crisp tart lightly smoky finish. (4/5)
A pretty interesting take on a style I freely admit I’m not all that familiar with – I think this is my third Grätzer / Grodziskie ever – but I am fairly conversant with smoked beers and with sours, so I think I can muddle along. Gotta say, I quite like this. The smoke starts off slightly dominant, but fades to a decent balance. Citrus and pome fruit notes remain strong throughout, a lot like a Berliner Weisse, making for a refreshingly tart finish. (15/20)
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