In the decades since those commercials first aired, the number and variety of light beers has exploded, and connoisseurs of the brews say they taste better than ever. The beer, in total, comes across almost as a wit blended with a malty IPA.Back in the day, there was a memorable series of TV commercials in which one group of dudes would yell "Less filling!" before the other side shouted back, "Tastes great!" The idea - which is even more appealing today - was that instead of compromising on taste, low-calorie or "light" beers could satisfy both sides of the (admittedly silly) argument. Opened this at about 45F - might be one of those that needs to be let warm almost to room temp (60F) for best result? Give it a try if you like basic IPA. Overall, this is pleasant enough - nothing "wow", but also nothing off-putting either. The malt presence is apparent, but not as strong as the other elements.įeel is medium, with moderate, fine, carbonation tingle. Taste is candied grapefruit and orange, with a bit of solventy/catty pine (white spruce-ish, really), with a bit of spiciness (coriander) coming in late, & lingering. Got momentarily worried, & went around smelling things - I still have a sense of smell. ![]() It's a fairly pleasant aroma - there just isn't much of it. (& trying not to drop it ) ) Alternating between the glass & open bottle I get some vague candied citrus notes, mostly orange, with hints of spiciness and crackery malt. The residual ("unscented" :|) soap smell is almost stronger than the beer, though I'm holding the very bottom of the glass. ![]() ![]() Lightly hazy medium orange, with slightly less tha one finger of off-white head, that leaves a thin ring, and a few spots of lacing.
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