The Establishment Brewing Company / Main Street Brewing Surfer Rosa – Pilsner at 4.8% ABV (C$5.75 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 5-Aug-2025, acquired 15-Aug-2025, reviewed 15-Aug-2025)
Appearance: clear pale straw with one finger of loose white head diminishing rapidly to a thin ring, spotty lacing. (3/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, citrus, pale malt, faint pine. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-light body, lively carbonation, short crisp finish. (4/5)
Not sure what makes this a “West Coast” Pilsner – I mean, there’s a hint of pine, sure, but it’s pretty much dominated by tropical fruit and citrus. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with this, but I could probably have scored it lower in pretty much every category if I were in a bad mood. But I’m not, so, it’s fine – but no better than that. (15/20)
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