Beer of the Weekend #1,159: Penrose Light
The beer of the weekend came from an area of John’s that I don’t venture to very often: Penrose Light, brewed by the Penrose Brewing Company of Geneva, Illinois. Serving type: 16-ounce can. “CANNED 12:55 03/27/26 HOT AS HELLES” is printed on the bottom of the can. Appearance: Pours a pale straw into a pilsner glass. (It’s been a while since I used my New Glarus pilsner glass. BA recommends using a flute for helles, and this is the closest thing I have.) A white, dense, buttery head settles slowly and evenly. Smell: Light and corny. It smells a little like Alka Seltzer, or at least the effervescence gives it that characteristic. There is a touch of zest. It’s light beer. Taste: Really light. There is not a lot of flavor; it is basically Busch Light with a little zest and bitterness. There are hints of malt, bread, and honey. Fun facts about Penrose Light: • Style: German helles. • Price: $15.99 for a 4-pack of 16-ounce cans. This is probably the most expensive light beer I have ever...
