Beer of the Weekend #1,157: Muskelager
The beer last weekend was Muskelager, brewed by the Pecatonica Beer Company of Gratiot, Wisconsin. Serving type: 12-ounce can. Half of something was printed on the bottom edge but I could make it out. Appearance: Poured into a pilsner glass. The color was solid gold with a slight chill haze. A big, dense, off-white head settled slowly. Chunks of sedimentation were evident. Smell: Light, malty, crisp, lemon zest, floral hops. It smells like a brewery. Taste: The first sip was a little rusty and old. The second sip was better, more beer-like. Light malt, light lemon, light hops. There is not much flavor; it is mostly white-bread beer. Nonetheless, it tasted like a beer that has been sitting in a store for a while. Fun facts about Muskelager: • Style: Pecatonica calls it golden lager. BA classifies it as American lager. • Price: I forgot to grab the receipt, but I bought it at the Roelli Cheese Haus in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. • Alcohol content: 4.2 percent ABV. • Muskelager takes ...
