Madtree Brewing Company Legendary Lager – American Pale Lager at 4.2% ABV (2023 Craft Beer Advent Calendar #13, 355 ml, packaged on 11-Aug-2023, acquired 14-Dec-2023, reviewed 21-Dec-2023)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale straw with one finger of fine white head, good retention and moderate stringy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: pale malt, corn, crackery yeast, grass, hint of apple. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body, lively carbonation, short duration crisp finish. (4/5)
Brewer notes indicate this is hopped with Loral and Czech Saaz, and it’s a Pale Lager operating in “training wheels ABV” territory, so expectations were tempered. I’m slightly put off by what smells like a sweet corn or rice adjunct element, which to me really strongly suggests industrial macro lagers. On the other hand, it’s light, crisp, and clean, so it’s not actually bad by any means. (14/20)
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