Mountain Jam
Southbound Brewing Co.
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Mixed-Style Beer
Year-Round
Georgia
United States
Judges Ratings 89
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20
Description
What’s better than warm sunshine on your face on a crisp mountain day? The addition of some fine tunes and a great beer in your hand. Southbound presents, Mountain Jam, our southern dry hopped lager with the refreshing taste you crave. Citra, Amarillo and Cascade hops lend this brew its heady, citrus aroma to create a craft lager like no other. It’s light bodied, but doesn’t skimp on flavor, making it the perfect beer for soaking up the rays. Whether in the foothills of the Rockies or on an Appalachian peak, Mountain Jam will be the perfect addition to your retreat.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.00%
IBUs: 30
Served at: (42 – 48º)
Hops: Citra, Amarillo, Cascade
Malts: Two-Row, Acidulated, Flaked Oat, Flaked Wheat
Judges Review
By James Link
Judges Ratings 89
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20 / 20
Mountain Jam by Southbound Brewing Co. was judged under the 2015 style guidelines established by the Beer Judge Certification Program via category 34B Mixed-Style Beer.
Although categorized as a lager, many ale-like characteristics were evidenced here. Hop flavor was well pronounced in a citrus flowery fashion that suggested a generous amount of dry-hopping while fruity notes were omnipresent in both the flavor and aroma. Malt was lightly bready yet mostly complementary.
In terms of appearance, this beer was pale straw in color, hazy with a white medium rocky head that fell away quickly.
The body was more lager like, well-conditioned, crisp and refreshing with traditional alcohol levels that enhanced drinkability. No astringency or off flavors with a dry but not bitter finish.
A good summer beer with enough character to satisfy your palate.
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