Grey Lady - Cisco Brewers Inc.

NardiByNature

Massachusetts

3.05/5  rDev -15.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Picked up a few bombers at the grocery store this evening on my way to watch the Celtics game at a buddy's house. Having tried and enjoyed a couple Cisco brews before, I was attracted to this pretty bottle.

Pours a light lemon color and a small amount of head quickly settles down into just a wisp over the body.

The smell is mild and subtle - some lemon candy and a grassy smell. It's sweet, lemonadey, with some grassy grains. It leaves behind that sort of unpleasant metalic taste that something like a natty light leaves behind though. It's not, like, overpowering, but it's there.

I could definitely power through a few of these during a hot day on the beach six months from now, but, right now, it's not a great choice and I was not impressed. Go with the Whale's Tale Pale Ale or the IPA over this from Cisco; not their best.

Serving type: bottle

01-07-2012 06:07:44 | More by NardiByNature

MistahBeah

Massachusetts

4.24/5  rDev +17.8%
look: 3 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: Clear straw colored. Good head with moderate retention. Decent carbonation. Doesn't look bad and it doesn't look special

Aroma: Wow..unexpected. You get your usual players - cloves, coriander, citrus - and then you get some spices that you would typically expect to find in fall seasonals - cinnamon, nutmeg, maybe a little allspice. Being one for said seasonals, I am very excited by this

Taste: Spicy as expected. Big citrus zest up front. More lemon than orange. Tart followed by spice. The other spices mentioned above come out in the background. Definitely some nutmeg flavors. Then the finish is crisp wheat. Slightly unpleasant aftertaste that I typically get from the style

Mouthfeel: Very light and crisp. Mild carbonation. Spicy

Overall: I really enjoyed this beer. Pleasantly surprised by the spiciness. Maybe I've just not had enough of the style but this seems differently spiced and I commend them for it. Would gladly get again and recommend it for a nice summer day. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 22:08:30 | More by MistahBeah

abrodsky

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -9.7%

05-18-2013 21:42:08 | More by abrodsky

eawolff99

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

05-10-2013 16:23:04 | More by eawolff99

Onenote81

North Carolina

4.1/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Another cool beer from IPAkindaguy in a recent trade.

12oz bottle, bottled on 2/12/13. Poured into a pint glass.

Pours a crystal-clear pale gold with a thin bone-white head on top. Lots of bubbles shooting upwards feeding the frothy cap. Scents of lemon-lime, baker's yeast, pepper. A nose-full for sure. Crisp mouth - ample carbonation. Nothing harsh. Easily drinkable.

A wonderful balance of mild semi-sweet citrus, white peppery-crusted bread, mildly tart yeast presence. This is a really flavorful little beer here. Spiced well as it doesn't burn me out. I gulped and gulped this one until I was looking through the bottom of the glass before I knew it. Perfect beer for the upcoming warm months that is both tasty and refreshing - a great combo.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 13:55:53 | More by Onenote81

Janeinma

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +11.1%

05-02-2013 01:09:56 | More by Janeinma

Mleblanc25

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +11.1%

04-30-2013 23:46:44 | More by Mleblanc25

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

04-29-2013 06:21:35 | More by Kelp

Terry3764

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

04-27-2013 17:54:30 | More by Terry3764

ericdupont

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

04-21-2013 04:43:03 | More by ericdupont

Ograd001

Connecticut

2/5  rDev -44.4%

04-14-2013 12:05:16 | More by Ograd001

BarrelAgedBrian

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +11.1%

04-13-2013 21:21:54 | More by BarrelAgedBrian

smt

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

04-11-2013 01:42:21 | More by smt

PEIhop

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

04-05-2013 00:33:27 | More by PEIhop

jgammoniv

Maine

3/5  rDev -16.7%

04-01-2013 22:14:58 | More by jgammoniv

THECPJ

Delaware

3/5  rDev -16.7%

04-01-2013 02:15:23 | More by THECPJ

Celtics76

Rhode Island

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

03-21-2013 13:34:57 | More by Celtics76

shehateme

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

03-11-2013 11:55:54 | More by shehateme

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

03-11-2013 04:34:35 | More by spycow

OriolesFan1008

Maryland

3/5  rDev -16.7%

03-09-2013 01:41:08 | More by OriolesFan1008

sammy806

Maryland

2.75/5  rDev -23.6%

03-08-2013 04:20:36 | More by sammy806

GentlemanJoel

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +38.9%

03-05-2013 23:15:15 | More by GentlemanJoel

IOWA33

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +18.1%

03-03-2013 00:16:28 | More by IOWA33

noremac423

4.25/5  rDev +18.1%

02-26-2013 01:56:52 | More by noremac423

Blanco

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +11.1%

02-19-2013 04:49:09 | More by Blanco