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Beach Haus American Pilsner
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
BJCP Category: 2C Classic American Pilsner
East Coast Beer Co. <visit site>
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[expand]Total Score: 37/50
This is a very drinkable, well-made beer that is a bit hot and harsh, without exhibiting the pre-Prohibition character of the classic example revived by (homebrewer) Jeff Renner. more >
[close]Total Score: 37/50
Aroma: Light, sweet grainy aroma with low-to-medium lemony hop presence. No DMS. No diacetyl. No fruity fermentation esters. Alcohol aroma evident. I’m missing characteristic six-row malt graininess and corn-like DMS. (8/12)
Appearance: Golden color. Brilliant clarity. Rocky, white long-lasting head. (3/3)
Flavor: Sweet malt with very low corn-like DMS that has hints of onion. Moderately high hop bitterness. Low-to-medium lemony hop flavor. No diacetyl. No-to-low fermentation esters. Hot alcohol, somewhat harsh, raw. Not the expected cracker, bready graininess usually perceived from six-row malt in the style. However, it is well balanced with a sweet, grainy, dry, hoppy finish. (16/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium-light body with a harsh hop and alcohol mouthfeel. Noticeable alcohol warming. Not as smooth and creamy as expected of the style. (3/5)
Overall Impression: This is a very drinkable, well-made beer that is a bit hot and harsh, without exhibiting the pre-Prohibition character of the classic example revived by (homebrewer) Jeff Renner. Its higher alcohol, balance, and malt/hop character seem much closer to a very good Dortmunder Export, but then it was the German immigrant brewers using American ingredients that produced this style in the U.S. This is a refreshing beer by itself for a hot summer evening, but also a great accompaniment to that picnic burger and potato salad. (7/10)
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[expand]Total Score: 41/50
Very well balanced. The substantial maize (corn) sweetness is distinctly different from that of 100-percent barley malt, and is complemented by the equally substantial herbal hop flavor and bitterness more >
[close]Total Score: 41/50
Aroma: Initial pronounced grainy malt sweetness followed by floral herbal spice hop aroma. Very clean fermentation with no fruitiness or DMS. (10/12)
Appearance: Golden yellow with brilliant clarity. Creamy white foam persists to the end as well-formed head; laces on the glass. (3/3)
Flavor: Moderately sweet malt backbone supports an assertive herbal floral hop flavor; pronounced hop bitterness gives way to a sweet grainy flavor that reminds me of Hawaiian dinner rolls. Substantial sweetness balances the equally substantial hop bitterness that lingers pleasantly into the finish. Exceptionally clean fermentation character. (17/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium-full body with a moderate carbonation level. Creamy textured with a hint of alcohol warmth. No astringency. (3/5)
Overall Impression: Very well balanced. The substantial maize (corn) sweetness is distinctly different from that of 100-percent barley malt, and is complemented by the equally substantial herbal hop flavor and bitterness. Leaves an impression of a rounded fullness, and begs to be consumed by the liter. (8/10)
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[expand]Total Score: 42/50
Very nice beer, especially for the first bottled commercial example of the style I have tasted. I love the creamy mouthfeel—the flavors explode on the palate. more >
[close]Total Score: 42/50
Aroma: A pleasant graininess with the creamed corn notes that exemplify this style. I also pick up some light mineral and metallic notes, along with light vegetal/cabbage notes from DMS. Light floral hops notes and esters, but the focus of the aroma is on the grains. (10/12)
Appearance: Golden color with a white head that lasts well. Excellent clarity. Solid looking example of the style. (3/3)
Flavor: The flavor mirrors the grain focus of the aroma. The malt/adjunct balance is good, and the hop character adds complexity, with earthy and floral notes that yield to an assertive hop bitterness. The fermentation profile is clean. The finish is both sweet and dry, with a final gravity that is probably slanted toward the high end of the style guidelines. The light graininess and mineral notes help ameliorate the sweetness. (17/20)
Mouthfeel: Good creaminess and malt depth that really nails the richness aspect of the style. A slight astringency lingers on the palate, leaving a slight mouth-puckering sensation. (4/5)
Overall Impression: Very nice beer, especially for the first bottled commercial example of the style I have tasted. I love the creamy mouthfeel—the flavors explode on the palate. The clean fermentation profile exemplifies the style, and the malt/adjunct balance is appropriate without emphasizing one over the other. The finish is a little edgy (harsh), but it was not a serious detraction to a well-crafted brew. (8/10)
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[expand]Total Score: 40/50
The balance of flavors is excellent: good bitterness and hop flavor intensity for a CAP. The body has some heft but the finish is crisp. The malt flavor is clean and tasty, but the aroma seems off. more >
[close]Total Score: 40/50
Aroma: Mild grainy malt nose, moderate sulfur. Medium-light earthy, spicy hops. Not totally clean; has some vegetal, DMS notes. The sulfur tones are a little off-putting, and seem a little dirty. The hop intensity is welcome. (8/12)
Appearance: Tall white head, moussy, persistent. Effervescent. Crystal clear. Medium-light gold color. Quite pretty. (3/3)
Flavor: Sweet-grainy Pils malt flavor, like Graham crackers. Medium to medium-high bitterness and spicy hop flavor. Dry finish with lingering hop aftertaste and bitterness. Clean lager character. The malt is moderate in intensity and has a full finish but no residual sweetness. A touch flinty/minerally. The sulfur notes accent the bitter bite in the finish. (17/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium-high carbonation. Medium to medium-light body. Relatively smooth and crisp. No noticeable alcohol warmth. Slightly creamy in the body with a very light hop astringency. (4/5)
Overall Impression: The balance of flavors is excellent: good bitterness and hop flavor intensity for a CAP. The body has some heft but the finish is crisp. The malt flavor is clean and tasty, but the aroma seems off. It seems a bit minerally and sulfury with the DMS jumping out too much. The sulfur could be from water or yeast, and gives a rough edge to the DMS. But the beer has the right bitterness for the style, which is what most examples miss. (8/10)
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