As I continue to work through my still pretty large backlog of beer reviews I again come to something a bit more common and easier to find on the store shelves. It seems I stayed within a certain comfort zone a bit early on in my formal evaluations. It is a good thing to know exactly what it is you like (or don’t like) about some of those beers that you drink most often. Part of the fun of writing this stuff down is that if I was to do the review of this beer again now that it is cooler, I might just have some different reactions to it than I did when the weather was quite hot. That and I have a little more practice in writing down my opinions of a beer!
Enough of my rambling . . .
Brewery: D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. (Pottsville, PA)
Name: Traditional Lager
Style: Standard American Lager
ABV: 4.4%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pilsner glass.
Aroma: Low maltiness with some sweet grain. Slight bit of fruit/yeasty nose.
Appearance: Amber to copper in color. Medium height, slightly amber head that slowly dissipates. Very clear with many visible rising bubbles.
Flavor: Slightly malty with a little bitterness and no lingering finish.
Mouthfeel: Light body with high carbonation that leaves a little bite. Crisp and smooth.
Overall Impressions: Really easy drinking and smooth. Refreshing and light enough to be pretty thirst quenching.
Grade: C+ to B-
Yet again another picture has gone missing! It will make an appearance as soon as it is found . . . if you are curious before then please see the brewery link above.
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