Lawson's Finest Liquids Brewer Brian Wendt Talks Super Lemonova

We spoke with Lawson's Finest Liquids Brewer Brian Wendt about Super Lemonova.

Who came up with this beer’s recipe? 
I did! It was one of the first homebrew recipes I ever made, and I've been tweaking it a lot over the years, trying all sorts of different yeast strains and hop combinations. The one constant has been the lemon zest though; it really brightens the beer. 

What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)? 
The balance of citrus and fruity flavors and aromas from the hops and lemon zest, combined with some slight tartness from the yeast. It's fruity but not overpowering. 

Is this your “desert island beer?” 
Definitely! I've brewed this beer so many times both as a homebrewer and professional brewer because it's super easy to drink. If I had a second choice though, it would be a Belgian saison or a farmhouse ale. 

Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less? 
Super approachable, easy drinking and nicely balanced.   

What's a good food pairing for this beer? 
Good question! I would say a lot of things could work: tacos, fish, pasta or even a burger and fries. 

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