LTD Series - 01 - Full Sail Brewery & Tasting Room & Pub

goschool

California

3.93/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: The pour is a brilliantly clear copper color with a frothy white head that shrinks to a third of a finger and sticks around until the final sip.

Smell: Pour pecan syrup on a piece of toast, take another piece of fresh bread out, place it next to the toast, grab both pieces, move about 7 feet away from a glass of a Pacific NW pale ale, and take a whiff. That's what this smells like. Lots of roasted caramel malts and bready grains in typical bock fashion.

Taste: The flavor profile is just about what you'd expect from the aroma. Roasted caramel malts, lots of bread, a dash of hops, and a hint of red apple. Dry, yet sweet.

Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with lively carbonation and slightly sticky at the finish.

Drinkability: This is kind of a unique review for me. I enjoyed the beer, but I don't love the style or this type of flavor profile. Regardless, this delivered on every level and it deserves high marks whether or not I fall in love with it.

Serving type: bottle

02-07-2008 09:48:08 | More by goschool

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +6.7%

10-01-2012 01:36:47 | More by t0rin0

zbloom

New York

4/5  rDev +6.7%

08-28-2012 04:01:02 | More by zbloom

HoistinBrews

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev 0%

08-05-2012 00:38:52 | More by HoistinBrews

piclee

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

03-04-2012 01:43:41 | More by piclee

Hanzo

Virginia

4/5  rDev +6.7%

03-03-2012 21:01:24 | More by Hanzo

Rocketman8911

California

4/5  rDev +6.7%

02-29-2012 18:37:34 | More by Rocketman8911

shelby415

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

02-25-2012 07:12:55 | More by shelby415

Beerandraiderfan

Nevada

3.15/5  rDev -16%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Dark pour, some red and brown, a little dark orange. Man, this is one of those beers you don't see coming in terms of what it looks like, I was expecting yellow beer. Aroma was a bit phenolic alcohol.

Taste, has that lager yeast thing going for it first and foremost, not my favorite thing about the beer, kind of a peaty red malt aftertaste in the mouthfeel comes later. Very herbal. Toffee. Tea. Crumpets. A little chewy, but at the end of the day it was a bock, and I just have some bias against them, even the great ones I'm just not down with, I think Sam Adams Chocolate Bock is wonderful (which most do not) so take my review with a grain of salt if you're a bock guy. I think this beer is good enough for people making a gateway step, the alcohol and yeast are just little detractors for me.

Serving type: bottle

01-23-2012 04:33:50 | More by Beerandraiderfan

buckyp

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

01-01-2012 23:54:17 | More by buckyp

DeezGunz14

California

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

11-19-2011 19:57:07 | More by DeezGunz14

mikesgroove

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

brown, very clear with lots of carbonation, really quite nice and a classic look for a bock. Thin off white head formed on the top, but quickly faded to just a thin film that stayed throughout the session, but offered no side glass contribution.

The aroma was your classic malty bock. Nice sweet caramel and nutty aromas mixed in with a good earthy tone. The flavor followed through very closely with a nice bitter malty flavor and a good amount of sweetness in it as well. Carbonation that is more then decent never let it go flat and kept you entertained throughout the session

Serving type: bottle

08-04-2011 19:24:24 | More by mikesgroove

theghost3

Louisiana

3.55/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a bright amber, almost ruby with a 3-finger, frothy off-white head. Moderate, sticky lacing.

Smell is strongly roasted caramel malts. The taste is caramel, dark fruits, and a slight floral bitterness. Mouthfeel is medium-bodied, not as thick or smooth as I would expect in a bock.

This is a drinkable bock. It's not anything that will blow you away, but it's a descent example of the style.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2010 03:19:34 | More by theghost3

Gavage

New Jersey

3.68/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: pours a reddish amber color with a 1" head.

Smell: caramel sweentess is all you can pull from the glass.

Taste: light bready malt profile with some caramel, black plum, and a mild bitterness.

Mouthfeel: medium bodied. Crisp to start, a bit less crisp at the finish. Aftertaste is very short lived.

Drinkability: this beer was very easy to drink. Well balanced too. Worthy of a try.

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2010 13:14:47 | More by Gavage

Docer

Washington

3.43/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Usually only see LTD #02 everywhere... and am finally trying this....

- Pours a rather dark red and brown clear.... foamy white head down to a few floating continents. Nice ring with some very minor lace.

- Very grainy smell with some bitter hops.... very much a Full Sail brew.... almost a slight meaty smell too... can't say it's really a good thing. Earthy.. grainy, robust...

- Smooth sailing lager.... very creamy and grainy.... sweet... a slight corn touch with a dark sweet malt.. light bittering hop... little bit of pine. Interesting earthy and meatiness to it.

- Medium bodied... somewhat creamy... chewy, and slightly dry. Like a meal in a bottle.

- Overall it is a very good lager aside from the meaty flavor... a bit sweet... but overall smooth, and easy to drink for its strength. I must say though.. I think I like the #02 better... though it seemed very corny to me.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2010 00:48:32 | More by Docer

shortysdude285

California

3.83/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a deep bock color. Not a lot of carbonation, kinda need to throw it in to get some head

Malty in its scent, not bad

Taste is somewhat thick. Pretty solid, some caramel flavors

Drinkability is ok. I could put a few of them back but not as drinkable as I'd like a 6-pack beer to be. ABV is a bit high for a session but I normally don't have more than a couple at a time anyway.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2010 06:39:17 | More by shortysdude285

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.98/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in an Ayinger Celebrator doppelbock glass.

The glass welcomes an amber-tinted light brown capped by a quickly shy bit of off-bright foam. My nose is hit by a .357 Magnum shot of caramel, coffee, toffee (it's fun to rhyme!), oak, and pecans. I'm glad it's fun to rhyme, 'cause it's the coffee and toffee, runnin' 'round as the Offee twins, wanted dead or alive (they still ride), that come crashin' into Tasty Town. I don't know who named the place, but who the hell cares? I mean, there's only a handful o' residents, anyway. A good amount of lace comes rollin' 'cross the glass boulevard as the Offee twins proceed to ransack the town. Or, at least, that's what the sensationalist press wants us to believe: In truth, the Twins are cleanin' up the town, gettin' rid o' the nastier elements of society. Unsurprisingly, a clean, though decidedly Twin-infused finish results, the proper end to the smooth ride the townsfolk all witnessed out their windows. As they leave, the people of Tasty Town all glare at the sunset before them, hoping that the Twins return sooner rather than later. Only time will tell, folks...

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2010 04:40:29 | More by TMoney2591

sprucetip

Alaska

4/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

From notes. Crystal clear amber, and reddish copper when backlit. Head makes a brief appearance then dissolves to rind and film. Very inviting and attractive.

Caramel malt mainly. But with a hint of hops, a dash of booze, and a nip of hay bale graininess add some depth.

Tastes alot like what I said about the nose.

Well carbonated, medium bodied, and quite rich and viscous for a lager. Finishes clean, and there is a bit of warming and some creeping dryness.

Tasty and easy drinking. More than 1 is not a problem. I generally don't favor lagers too much (notable exceptions excluded), but I dig this one and get a sixer or two whenever it comes around.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2010 03:55:53 | More by sprucetip

Mebuzzard

Colorado

3.93/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Well, this is a nice beer. A light brown/reddish clean pour topped with a dense off-brown head. Rich looking. Aroma is a tad weak for the style. I get some earthiness. Almonds, some musky grain and fresh caramel.
Darn good flavor, yet perhaps a bit too balanced from the hops. The malt is rich but not over powering. It's smooth and the muskiness isn't in the flavor. Caramel isn't too sweet and the nuttiness is just off to the side a bit.
That's good imho.
A clean feeling to it, smooth. This is very easy drinking.
Good choice here.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2010 03:20:30 | More by Mebuzzard

Flashsp2

New Mexico

4.1/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Full Sail LTD lager V1

Pours a clear caramel with an attractive beige that that lingers well
and laces its way down the glass. Golden highlights and steady
streaming carbonation.

Aroma of bread, estery fruitiness, steely caramel, seltzer, hop twang.

Palette is toast, whole wheat crackers, steely caramel, fruitiness,
with a tangy hop finish.

Soft, round body with a brisk carbonation.

Nice bodied, easy drinking lager that is enjoyable and inoffensive. I
really enjoy the LTD series from Full Sail, they do a bang up job

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2010 13:26:23 | More by Flashsp2

argock

Virginia

3.95/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12oz brown bottle into a Samuel Adams Perfect Pint glass. Freshness date 060210 stamped on bottle neck. Single purchased at Wine Warehouse (Charlottesville, VA) for $1.70.

A: Crystal clear dark, dark amber-rose with 1-finger quickly dissipating head with no lacing.

S: Aromas are subtle with herbal hoppiness and caramel and roasted maltiness, not quite with the snap of a marzen but pretty close

T: Solid flavor profile with caramel and toasted Munich style maltiness leading and herbal and noble hops taking the finish with a nice balance. Certainly more forward than most lagers, although as a bock this is right in line with those with the most flavor.

M: Nice medium body with low carbonation for style which results in a layering feel on the palate. Aftertaste is relatively hoppy but still with plenty of caramel/toffee maltiness.

D: A very good bock that comes together well with herbal hops complementing caramel malt in a balanced flavor-forward lager.

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2010 01:47:03 | More by argock

katelovesbeer

Oregon

3.9/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a bottle into a 16oz pint glass

Appearance: deep amber color, clear and clean looking with a slightly off-white creamy head (almost 1")

Smell: Sweet and heavy on the malt, but also gives off a light, crispy, yeasty scent. Makes me want a refreshing sip!

Taste: Clean crisp malt right at the first taste. In classic bock style, the smooth crisp malt is matched with a tiny bit of acidic, well-balance sweet hops. Other reviewers have mentioned a grassy flavor that I can lightly pick up. The yeast flavor is enjoyable and helps the malt backbone achieve its "crisp" mouth feel. This is a bock well done, particularly being so easily available by bottle in major chain grocery stores. (this beer is a staple in my fridge - a great drink in the early evening after a hard days work)

Mouthfeel: quite "full" feeling, weighty without being "heavy" and leaves a zesty impression.

Drinkability: Very drinkable. I find the malty acidic crisp bocks pleasing to nearly all beer lovers. It's a safe bet when there's company and you don't know what type of beer everybody likes.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2010 04:47:02 | More by katelovesbeer

vkv822

Oregon

3.93/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

12oz. bottle into tulip pint glass.

A nice brown amber color with hints of red and orange and a thin white head with very short retention.
The nose is of slightly sweet malts. The flavor is a malty bread smell with nice piney, slightly grassy hop (perhaps Noble?) notes.
It has a nice medium bodied well carbonated mouthfeel. It is a very drinkable and enjoyable beer, perfect for spring time, in my opinion.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2010 23:31:39 | More by vkv822

mcann2pu

Delaware

3.65/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

No visible date on the bottle.
Appearance: pours into my glass a honey amber color with very little head, a small amount of lacing remains on the glass.

Smell: not too much of a smell I expected more here but all I can really detect is an extremely faint odor of a sweet malt.

Taste: very smooth drinking beer, a subtitle malt taste followed by a little bitter hop taste, leaves a bit of a spice aftertaste.

Mouthfeel: easy drinking.

Drinkability: high drinkability on this one for sure.

Serving type: bottle

03-22-2010 23:12:15 | More by mcann2pu

armock

New York

3.45/5  rDev -8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A - Poured a clear brown color with a white head that fades quickly

S - Is of sweet caramel malt

T - Follows the nose for the most part caramel malt

M - This beer has a thin body for a bock with medium carbonation to it

D - Overall this isn't a bad beer but the mouthfeel hurts it some otherwise it has a good taste that I'm enjoying

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2010 23:31:41 | More by armock