Brewery: The Matt Brewing Company
ABV: 5.95%
Serving method: 12-oz bottle in a pint glass
Born/Bottled/Shipped on: Unknown
And the dark beer streak is broken. Not that this beer is a light one, but it's not a porter or stout. Plus, with the recent weather, I figure something with the name "lake effect" is appropriate.
Lake Effect Lager is a dark amber color. It pours with a light head that starts fading quickly but doesn't completely disappear. This thin layer left behind leaves a light lacing on the glass. The aroma is very malty with a little bit of sweetness in the form of caramel.
I find that almost all the Saranac beers have a similar flavor in the background. Since there are so many varieties, I don't think that it's from them using the same malts, but I can't figure out what else it might be. I also don't know how to describe it. Other than that Saranac-ness, this beer has a little bit of caramel flavor and a little bit of creaminess. It has a slightly bitter finish, which also lingers for a little while. This beer has a medium to high level of carbonation.
Final thought - This is an ok beer, but it's not a favorite. I think that can be said for almost all the Saranac beers I've had. They're good, but they're not the best.
-Jon
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