Start 14-Day Trial Subscription

*No credit card required

Jim Koebel's picture

Judge's Review: 94 Rating - Weekender by Zelus Beer Co.

December, 2021

Weekender

Weekender

Massachusetts
United States
Weekender, ZēLUS Beer Co.
Description 

Weekender is the perfect companion for your adventures. A pronounced malt-forward biscuit-like flavor from the Munich and Vienna malts, and subtly hopped with Hallertau to epitomize this German-Style lager. After you satisfy your appetite for adventure, reach for a Weekender!

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.3%
IBUs: 
25
Served at: 
40 - 45º F
Malts: 
Two-Row Pale Malt, Munich Malt, Vienna Malt, Carafoam
Hops: 
Hallertau Mittelfrueh

 

 


The rating and full judge's review for this product is available only to premium subscribers.

Login / Subscribe

Not yet a subscriber? Visit the store now.
Options start for only $9.95!


Judges Rating: 
94
Aroma: 
23 / 24
Appearance: 
6 / 6
Flavor: 
38 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
9 / 10
Overall Impression: 
18 / 20

Weekender by Zelus Beer Co. was judged as Category 4A, Munich Helles.

This beer is crystal clear and golden-colored with a tall, fluffy, white head. Bready, crackery malt aromas dominate the aroma, which overall is mild and pleasant. There is a low, spicy hop aroma in the background. Pils malt character continues into the flavor, which is a hallmark of the style. The flavor is richly malty and has a toasted character. Bitterness is moderate but only supports the full malt flavor. A low, noble-type hop flavor starts to come out as the beer warms. This beer has a substantial, medium-full body. Weekender is a true-to-style Munich Helles that adds an enjoyable toasted quality to the typical pils malt flavors.