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Pinky Sweater

Illinois
United States
Pinky Sweater, Sketchbook Brewing Co.
Judges Ratings 
1 Review
95
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Appearance:
6 / 6
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20
Description 

Light and Crisp with a soft nuttiness, this Red Rice Pilsner will entice you to raise glass after glass.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
IBUs: 
30
Served at: 
45º
Hops: 
Saaz, Mt. Hood, Warrior
Malts: 
Pilsner Two Row, Red Rice
Judges Review 
Jim Koebel's picture
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Pinky Sweater is a pilsner brewed with red rice, judged as BJCP category 5D, German Pilsner. There is just no way to describe this beer well enough. It begins with a mostly neutral aroma, but with a definite adjunct character. Still, it is very clean. It pours a pale straw color that is crystal clear with a thick, white head. The flavor is similarly neutral, yet has a pleasant herbal hop flavor and low bitterness.  This beer is very well attenuated and has a dry, cleansing finish that is smooth, crisp and the most refreshing thing you'll drink all summer. It has a medium-light body that possesses a unique texture, making it feel fuller. Despite this beer's clean and neutral character, there is no mistaking it for a macro lager; its subtleties are revelatory. For the style, it could use more bitterness and aroma hop character, but that's really beside the point.