Oh, Full Sail, why can't I quit you? Why would I want to?From January to March, Full Sail has released its limited edition Pale Bock. From the Full Sail website: "This Pale Bock is a finely balanced single malt, single hop, lager that is pale-golden in color and brewed with just pale malt and pleasantly hopped with just Willamette hops." I don't know what's so special about Willamette hops, but here's my impressions of the quality overall.
On first pour it's a clear but dark golden color, with a thick head that lingers. The malt is ever present in the bouquet, as is notes of citris and honey, but in a very clean and crisp manner if that makes any sense to you. The malted barley comes through loud and clear in both scent and taste. There's hints of oak and caramel, similar to double-hopped IPA to a modest degree. The hops gives it a strong bite in the finish. It's a very filling brew, though there's nothing crisp or clean in the body.
It's an interesting brew, like the bastard love child of a Firestone Double Hopped IPA and a Carlsberg pilsner. I liked it, because of that unique combination of sensation. The 7% ABV didn't hurt either. Check it out before it's off the shelves for the year!
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