Cruise Control
Two Roads Brewing Co.
Munich Helles
Year-Round
Connecticut
United States
Judges Ratings 96
Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20
Description
An effortlessly refreshing golden lager built for kicking back and taking it easy down the road less traveled. Hit cruise control and enjoy the ride!
Beverage Profile
ABV: 4.80%
IBUs:
Served at: ()
Hops:
Malts:
Judges Review

By John C. Tull
Judges Ratings 96
Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20 / 20
Cruise Control by Two Roads Brewing Co. was judged as a Munich Helles (1D). Bready malt dominates the aroma profile with a mild malt sweetness in the background. The color is a pale gold with exceptional clarity. An off-white head lingers on the surface and edges of the glass. The flavor bears the hallmarks of this style with a grainy-malt sweetness that is not overbearing and well balanced with modest hop bitterness. The water even has a mineral quality suggestive of classic Munich brewing water. Modest herbal and earthy hop flavors add an additional quality to the flavor. The carbonation lends a subtle carbonic bite to the medium-low body of this Helles. There is really nothing to complain about as this is a world-class representation of the Munich Helles style from start to finish. I am finding myself recalling fond memories of a liter of Helles in a Munich biergarten. Grab one of these and allow yourself to be transported to München as well!
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