The V.I.P.
Old 121 Brewhouse
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
International Pale Lager
Seasonal
Colorado
USA
Judges Ratings 85
Aroma: 19 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20
Description
The Villa Italia Pilsner (V.I.P.) is an Italian Pilsner with notes of lavender and lemongrass used from Colorado-grown Root Shoot Pilsner Malt with Hallertau Mittelfruh and Motueka hops for a light finish with tons of flavor.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 4.3%
IBUs:
Served at: (38 – 40 ºF)
Hops: Hallertau Mittelfruh, Motueka
Malts: Root Shoot Genie Pilsner
Judges Review
By John C. Tull
Judges Ratings 85
Aroma: 19 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20 / 20
The V.I.P. by Old 121 Brewhouse was judged as a BJCP International Pale Lager (2A) base style. The aroma has a very low malt aroma, a very light sulfur component, and a hint of floral and citrus (lemon zest) from hops.
The color is pale straw with a very thin incomplete ring of bubbles flirting with the edge of the glass. The flavor is much like the aroma with a moderately low malt character backed by a subtle hop bitterness and flavor that is quite herbal. There’s very little complexity as expected for the style. The mouthfeel is light, leaving a crisp and clean finish.
This beer does a good job of representing the style, providing a beer without complexity or dimensionality, as you would expect for an International Pale Lager. Overall, this is a fine example of the style and a good go-to beer when something simple but refreshing is what you are seeking.
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