Jomo Lager

There is an intense aroma of toast and baking bread up front. The beer is copper in color and brilliantly clear with good head retention. There are ale-like notes of red berries (cherry and strawberry) as the beer warms a bit. Some unexpected characteristics showed up in the flavor for a traditional Vienna Lager. The hop flavor is a bit higher than expected and more earthy in character than floral. There are moderate levels of caramel and a semisweet finish. This could be due to the caramel and low perceived bitterness. The sweetness lasts long into the finish, imparting a dry mouth sensation. Perhaps more carbonation would lessen the sweet perception. Despite its departure from the traditional style, I enjoyed this beer and would appreciate it while watching a football game with a grilled brat.