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Hazy River IPL

Georgia
United States
Hazy River IPL, Pontoon Brewing
Judges Ratings 
1 Review
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Appearance:
6 / 6
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Description 

This German Pilsner is dry hopped with a fair amount of German Tettnanger and US Loral hops to provide a lovely floral aroma and flavor that pairs perfectly with the crisp pilsner backbone, bready notes from the malt and the clean lager yeast.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
IBUs: 
37
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Hops: 
German Tettnanger, Loral
Malts: 
Pilsner, Vienna
Judges Review 
Sal Mortillaro II's picture
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Hazy River IPL by Pontoon Brewing is being evaluated as a Pale Kellerbier (Category 21B) according to the 2015  BJCP Style Guidelines.

This beer pours a dark gold color with hazy clarity. A nicely sustained sudsy head of medium sized white bubbles persists and leaves a nice lacing on the glass as it eventually fades. A moderate intensity aroma of floral hops takes the forefront with a light note of traditional spicy and floral Noble hops.  A low intensity grassiness interplays with the hop aroma and is furthered by a clean fermentation profile. As the beer warms, a very subtle black tea like aspect is present. The malt aroma is neutral and the hops are the real showcase in this beer/s aroma. The flavor consists of a medium bitterness with a medium-low floral and spicy with a low black tea flavor. The malt flavor, similar to the aroma, is ever so slightly grainy though quite neutral along with the clean fermentation profile with a low sweetness.  Where the drinker would expect a flavor from the malt, the light grassiness from the dry hop flavor takes its place.  This beer slowly comes to a dry finish with a lingering aftertaste or spicy Noble hop and a very light dried orange peel. The body of this beer is medium-thin with moderate carbonation. There is a very light alcohol warmth in this beer with no astringency and a moderate-low creaminess. Overall, this is an extremely soft and drinkable India Pale Lager which was quite thirst quenching and satisfying without leaving a heavy feeling that some more traditional IPA’s tend to leave after being drank. While I was a little surprised at the lower than expected intensity of the bitterness this seems to work well with the inherent aspects of the Lager character.   

Brewery Introduction

What's the Pontoon Lifestyle? It's a way to embrace Southern leisure with a fresh, modern exuberance. It's that sweet lookin' party platform on the horizon, rocking out to your favorite tunes and waving the ol' Red White and Blue as high as she blows! Pontoon Brewing is inspired by the South's... Read More