It's hot out and we all need light-bodied, yet full-flavored beers in the fridge. Check out this German-style lager from Connecticut. It has all the depth and nuance of the best Germany has to offer, but with the freshness you'd get at Oktoberfest. Yum.
One point of clarification I feel I should make. The German helles lager, is not the same as your typical (bland) import like Grolsch, Heineken, or Stella Artois. Those beers are brewed to be pleasant, but largely inoffensive and therefore don't lend much flavor. The helles style, however, is full of bready malt flavors, spicy hops, and sweet yeast character.
Thomas Hooker Munich Style Golden Lager
Thomas Hooker Ales and Lagers
Munich Helles Lager
A- / 4.1
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | drink: 4.5
On-tap at The Farmhouse, served in a pint glass.
It's clear, light gold in the glass with a short white head. The aroma immediately hits me with spicy, grassy Euro hops, with bready malts in the background. The flavor is spot on for the style with a mix of biscuit and light toast paired evenly with gentle, but spicy hops. While this beer isn't drastically different from other helles lagers in terms of the flavors present, I believe it stands out because everything is so rich as a whole. This beer is drinkable, yet more aromatic and full-flavored than many of the best in this style.
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