Judge’s Review: 96 Rating – Dive Beer by Lakefront Brewery

American Light Lager | Year-Round | USA

By Randy Scorby

Judges Rating: 96
Aroma: 23
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 38
Mouthfeel: 10
Overall Impression: 19

Dive Beer by Lakefront Brewery was evaluated as an International Pale Lager (Category 2A) from the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
Dive Beer has a very inviting appearance, pouring a bright gold color with brilliant clarity. The white, foamy head forms a thick stand on the beer that dissipates quickly, which is not unusual for this style. The aroma features a moderate grainy, bready character with a touch of cracker that gives way to a fresh and bright spicy and floral hop aroma. There are no esters or diacetyl from the clean lager fermentation.
The flavor follows the aroma with a medium grainy and bready maltiness up front with a moderate floral, spicy hop flavor following the malt. Very low hop bitterness and light residual sweetness develop mid-palate and fade out into the crisp, dry finish. The flavor also features a clean fermentation profile. The medium body and moderately high carbonation offers structure to the beer.
Dive Beer is a world-class offering and is exceptionally brewed. It serves as a crisp, refreshing beer that would be terrific for hot weather but equally enjoyable year-round if you are in the mood to reach for a lighter lager. The noble hop character adds an international flair to this beer and complements the clean maltiness. Highly recommended.