Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company Cali Common California Common at 5% ABV | 36 IBU (C$6.24 at NLC Stavanger, 600 ml, packaged on 9-Mar-2018, acquired 11-May-2018, reviewed 14-May-2018)
Appearance: clear medium amber with one fat finger of creamy ivory head diminishing gradually to a sturdy persistent cap, moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: grassy hops, grainy malt, orchard fruits, light citrus. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium duration finish. (3/5)
I can’t claim to be a huge fan of this style – it is a lager, after all – but this is very competently done. It’s basically a slightly deeper and fruitier take on lagers, and certainly much more flavourful than the “fizzy yellow water” standard that macro lagers so frequently embody. You could do a lot worse, that’s for sure. (14/20)
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