Beer: Green Lakes Organic AleBrewery: Deschutes Brewery, Bend Oregon
ABV: 5%
Style: Amber Ale
Sample Medium: Bottle
Size: 22 oz
Impression: This is the closest thing to homebrew I think I have experienced from a brewery. It drinks like homebrew with bubbly mouth feel and carbonated zeal bursting forth just after swallowing, eventually giving way to a sustained mouth coating. The rusty brown color fills the glass with a deep beautiful presence I find most inviting. Upon the initial inhale a cider like aroma greets you. The flavors are intriguing and likely due to the 5 types of malt used in brewing this ale. This beer is enjoyable and sumptuous without undue complexity. I really enjoy the tobacco and molasses like accents somewhere near the end and upon exhale I am greeted with subtle coffee notes. Hands down Green Lakes sets the standard for organic beer in my book as (gasp) Deschutes has actually created beer and not just a watered down gimmick. If you choose to resign yourself to organic beer this will suit your daily needs. Since I don't, I would rather order up a Black Butte Porter.
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