Steamworks Brewing Co. craft lager

A fabulous selection of five different hop varieties provide flavor in this excellent lager.

With its Craft Lager, the Austrian-Canadian brewery Steamworks Brewing has added a beer to its range that is both strong in character and quaffable. The lager presents itself in a clear golden hue and is crowned by a handsome amount of white foam. An enticing aroma of sun-dried straw, freshly mown grass, gently roasted grain, herbaceous hops and spicy resin rises to the nose from the foam crown. The finish lives up to the promise of the aroma: Aromas of herbs, grain, tangy citrus zest, grassy cut and floral hops caress the palate. The interplay of flavors is accompanied by a pleasant bitterness that perfectly balances the sweetness. A soft texture and medium-weight twill give the beer a delightful sweetness, and the mild carbonation supports this effect. The finish adequately rounds out the beer's enjoyment: dry and crisply bitter, the flavor components linger on the tongue for a long time and make you very much want another bottle.

An expertly balanced lager that comes up trumps with hoppy diversity.