The Establishment Brewing Company Mellow Gold – Helles Lager at 4.8% ABV (C$3.96 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 22-Apr-2020, acquired 7-May-2020, reviewed 11-May-2020)
Appearance: bright clear straw with one fat finger of fluffy white head, good retention and spotty soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: bready malt, grass, floral, herbs, light diacetyl upon warming. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body, lively carbonation, off-dry medium duration mild bitter finish. (4/5)
This one started off very nice indeed, with clean and balanced grainy malt and grassy hops. However, a slight buttery diacetyl developed towards the end of the pint and lingered slightly on the palate. Decent overall, but falls a little short of great. (15/20)
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