Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Restaurants Beer pick of the week: Full Sail LTD No. 3
Posted by Jeff Holland on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Full Sail Brewing
Hood River, OR
5.6% ABV
This month's beer picks will lean toward the lighter side of the spectrum to guide you through the dog days of summer.
Full Sail's LTD series has included a bock and an amber ale, and the third offering is a German-style pilsner, perfect for summer quaffing. This is a simple concoction of two-row pale malts and Sterling hops that plays on, but does not copy, the classic German pilsner. It pours a clear gold with a frothy, off-white head that clings to the side of the glass. The aroma is full of earthy grain and floral hops with a hint of spice. Cereal graininess rides over the mildly soapy, grassy hops, but the finish is clean and satisfying. The body is medium-light, with a bit of slickness and a pleasant tingle of carbonation. Great right out of the bottle and reasonably priced, this is a fine choice for toting to a backyard barbeque or house party where tolerance for biting hop bitterness might be low.
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