Appearance: Light, golden blonde, a little hazy, but more translucent than I would expect for a farmhouse ale. Small head, but good retention. Effervescent. It has been poured for about 3 minutes, and there are still small bubbles rising through the beer to the top.
Aroma: Yeasty, but balanced. Bread, with a little bit of sweet malt aroma and a touch of grassy hoppiness, but the bready smells are definitely prevalent.
Mouthfeel: Light bodied, effervescent. Rolls right through the palate, and the carbonation is definitely noticeable, and a little playful on the tongue and the roof of the mouth.
Flavor: Malt and yeast heavy. Doughy, fresh baked bread flavors. Just enough hop at the end to give it a little bit of crispness and make you want to come back for more. Although the bread flavors are heavy, it is not overwhelmingly sweet.
Overall: A great beer. Manages to come off as very bready and malty without being overwhelmingly sweet. Light, smooth, very sessionable and drinkable, but not boring or bland. A beer that craft beer drinkers can enjoy, but that people used to mainstream lagers can definitely palate too. Perhaps the perfect gateway beer?
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