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Neato Bandito

May, 2016
Judges Rating: 
85
Aroma: 
20 / 24
Appearance: 
6 / 6
Flavor: 
36 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
7 / 10
Overall Impression: 
16 / 20

The aroma of this beer is somewhat nondescript, with only hints of light caramel malts and an almost fruity, cola-like undertone. It has a light copper color with just a touch of chill haze that reduced with warming. The head quickly dissipates with only a small amount of off-white bubbling persisting, primarily along the edge of the glass. A caramel malt flavor is dominant with very modest bittering hops and no notable hop flavors. The mouthfeel is medium with modest carbonation leaving it a touch flaccid in the finish. I would certainly liken this to a modern, commercial Mexican amber lager, not the more traditional Vienna Lager style, but one produced with caramel adjuncts. It is quite smooth and drinkable, and would certainly be welcome on a drift fishing trip or some other lazy summer outdoor activity.

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