LTD Series - 04 - Full Sail Brewery & Tasting Room & Pub

IntriqKen

California

2.7/5  rDev -25.8%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Listed as a single malt, single hop (Willamette) European lager on the box.

Pours a beautiful crystal-clear medium gold with a tall (2") white head of very tight bubbles that melts slowly leaving a lovely map in it's wake.

Aroma is slightly diacetyl (buttery) with a very slight soapiness.

Definitely "one malt, one hop". I didn't notice much complexity in the flavor. Still a bit of diacetyl, some chewy malt, then a finish of the willamette hops which adds slight bitterness but doesn't seem to create a balance. A warming alcohol feel follows the swallow all the way down to the tummy.

Mouthfeel is almost too thick...definitely very creamy and the carbonation feels very nice and does try to break up the creaminess a bit.

I'm almost sorry that I didn't pick up only one bottle rather than a 6 pack as I don't find this one overly enjoyable. A bit too much alcohol, a bit too thick in the mouth, and the hops continue to leave a slightly unpleasant taste in my mouth after the drink is gone. Many one hop beers do a wonderful job of showing off the hop character and making for a balanced drink even though only one hop is used.
To me, this one didn't.

Serving type: bottle

12-14-2010 23:08:10 | More by IntriqKen

Greenlabel

New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev +23.6%

05-21-2013 23:09:17 | More by Greenlabel

kingmaker

Louisiana

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

05-21-2013 21:56:20 | More by kingmaker

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

05-17-2013 12:44:10 | More by InspectorBob

Kahlerbock

Kansas

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

05-15-2013 01:29:54 | More by Kahlerbock

Satan70

Wisconsin

2.75/5  rDev -24.5%

05-13-2013 13:26:39 | More by Satan70

magnusdave

New York

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

05-09-2013 02:27:12 | More by magnusdave

beerme411

California

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

05-07-2013 10:12:32 | More by beerme411

gritz147

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

04-28-2013 20:26:47 | More by gritz147

stakem

Pennsylvania

3.31/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25

Thanks to BA slatetank for gifting me with a bottle of this. The brew pours as advertised, a pale golden color with a rich finger of silky head that fades to a thin film across the top and paints an entire webbing of lacing effect on the glass. Rising bubbles of carbonation maintain a thin film across the top and a swirl revives a finger of yellowish stained froth fairly effortlessly.

The aroma smells like any old adjunct lager. A hint of almost corn-like sweetness blends into a bit of fresh cereal grain to wheaty character which was a bit unexpected for a bock I might say. A mild kiss of alcohol and buttery diacetyl bring this back into the lager spectrum with a pleasant contrast. When the glass is swirled, some sulfur notes evolve along with an unexpected amount of herbal hops. Overall, not a bad smelling brew.

The taste of this brew is a bit more focused with some fruity alcohol esters coming forward overtop a pale malt base that provides some mild sweet grainy appeal. However, I get a mild touch of adjunct almost like corn also in the flavor but that might be an exaggeration based off of the notes of diacetyl and mild sulfur that also emit from this brew. The hops present themselves with an herbal flavor and modest bitterness a bit atypical of a bock.

This is a medium to lighter bodied brew with a modest amount of carbonation. Overall I think it wasnt bad but there were a lot of strange things going on in this that hinted towards bock but with a strange twist. A bit over-hopped, a bit more alcohol driven and lacking in the overall body one might expect. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to try this one Matt, thanks again.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 03:44:47 | More by stakem

cmoses

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +16.8%

04-23-2013 15:06:29 | More by cmoses

cre83

Washington

3.75/5  rDev +3%

04-23-2013 02:06:01 | More by cre83

kjkinsey

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

04-22-2013 23:26:39 | More by kjkinsey

KimenTshom

California

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

04-22-2013 14:56:02 | More by KimenTshom

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.68/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

I picked this case up at Breski, enjoyed several bottles so figured why not jot some notes and give a review, enjoyed chilled from a willybecker.
The color is tarnished golden with good clarity and visible carbonation rising to an off white head with avg bead. The smell is lightly mineral with slight spiciness and gentle malt essence with slight alcohol ester. The feel is good with full body almost filling with slightly high bitterness and noticeable alcohol in the texture with semi-dry finish and moderate carbonation.

The flavor is pretty layered considering this is a commercial equivalent of a SMaSH -single malt and single hop maibock -pale malt and willamette hops. The hops are a bit forward in the flavor and the yeast adds some flavor with spiciness accentuated by the moderately high alcohol in the taste. The malt is toasty and slightly thick with low sweetness and generally grainy when combined with the yeast drying alcohol and hops. Overal this is decent but there are better examples of this style from East Coast brewers or Midwest breweries, but for the price it is a better than average pale bock.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 14:10:42 | More by Slatetank

Ispeakforthetrees

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

04-10-2013 04:49:56 | More by Ispeakforthetrees

chrisd73

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

04-08-2013 03:51:52 | More by chrisd73

Fatehunter

Oregon

3.8/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Poured a half finger of head on a clear, golden colored body with only a few bubbles coming up.
The aroma is rich caramel and lemon.
The taste is smooth caramel and honey sweet with a mild bitterness. Great balance.
Soft texture with low carbonation.
It has the lighter and better parts of a bock; great if you aren't keen on the heavy sweetness of a traditional bock.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2013 00:20:42 | More by Fatehunter

Kastler

Washington

4/5  rDev +9.9%

04-06-2013 01:51:56 | More by Kastler

TheMarkE

California

3.95/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Clear amber with nice foamy head and good lacing.

Smell: Biscuity malts and lemon grass hops.

Taste: More of the buscuits and grass, with hints of chocolate. Tastes fresh, good balance.

Mouthfeel: Crisp, medium bodied, and refreshing. Very slight bitter aftertaste, in a good way.

The Verdict: Good stuff. A tasty, well-balanced pale bock that I managed to snag the last couple of bottles of. The LTD series is hit or miss like many seasonals, though it’s usually a hit. This one is definitely a hit.

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2013 01:54:35 | More by TheMarkE

ksimons

New York

3.75/5  rDev +3%

04-03-2013 23:05:09 | More by ksimons

Casterbridge

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +9.9%

03-30-2013 12:46:04 | More by Casterbridge

artoolemomo

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

03-30-2013 02:19:41 | More by artoolemomo

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +30.5%

03-27-2013 02:59:41 | More by SmellsofMahagony

HuskyinPDX

Washington

3.23/5  rDev -11.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3

Bottle opened on 3.21.13

A - Pours a clear, light orange with a small off-white head with decent retention.

S - Malty, corn, sweet wheat.

T - Malt, sweet wheat, canned corn, pretty mild.

D - Light body and good carbonation.

O - Light and sweet, not very good compared to others in the series.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2013 05:53:48 | More by HuskyinPDX