Now that both kegs are fully carbonated, a friend was invited over to do an evaluation.
One 11 gallon batch, split into two 5.5 gallon size fermentations. Diamond Lager, and Wyeast 2124.
Dave really liked both beers, stating they were very, very good. Competition worthy was what he said. Dave is a person who will tell you if the beer is flawed, and exactly what the flaws are. He has hammered me a couple times in the past!
As he sampled the beers, he had the BJCP style guidelines open, and was going over each description in the profile, and commenting on both beers.
Both beers are very different from each other. The Diamond has more flavor, is slightly more crisp. The 2124 is lighter, and a bit more soft in overall taste.
I did not think there would be such a huge difference in the two beers.
Curious why the 2124 would be lighter, with less flavor? It is a good beer, for sure.
Both of these are light. Not like an American Light Beer, but far lighter than anything I have ever brewed.