Beer of the Weekend #935: Downstream Daydream
It’s been a few weeks since I drank Downstream Daydream, brewed by the Confluence Brewing Company of Des Moines, Iowa, so it’s time to post the review.
The beer is hazy, deep yellow with an orange tint. A finger of off-white, dense, buttery head dissipates slowly and leaves an even sheen and ring.
The aroma is citrusy and reminiscent of summertime—which was pretty fitting when I took these notes. There are scents of orange peel, wheat, and cloves. It’s soft and inviting. It reminds me a lot of hefeweizen.
The flavor is very pleasant and the mouthfeel is smooth. The taste mostly mirrors the aroma, though it is spicier. There are flavors of orange peel, a touch of lemon zest, coriander, and clove.
Fun facts about Downstream Daydream:
• Style: Belgian-style white ale.
• Price: I think it was $9.99 for a four-pack of 16-ounce cans at the New Pioneer Food Co-op in Iowa City.
• Alcohol content: 5.3 percent ABV.
The Quiet Man’s grade: B-
The beer is hazy, deep yellow with an orange tint. A finger of off-white, dense, buttery head dissipates slowly and leaves an even sheen and ring.
The aroma is citrusy and reminiscent of summertime—which was pretty fitting when I took these notes. There are scents of orange peel, wheat, and cloves. It’s soft and inviting. It reminds me a lot of hefeweizen.
The flavor is very pleasant and the mouthfeel is smooth. The taste mostly mirrors the aroma, though it is spicier. There are flavors of orange peel, a touch of lemon zest, coriander, and clove.
Fun facts about Downstream Daydream:
• Style: Belgian-style white ale.
• Price: I think it was $9.99 for a four-pack of 16-ounce cans at the New Pioneer Food Co-op in Iowa City.
• Alcohol content: 5.3 percent ABV.
The Quiet Man’s grade: B-
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