Tommyknocker - Alpine Glacier Lager

I picked this up as part of a Tommyknocker sample 12-pack.  Since it is getting tough for me to find new beers to try, I was happy to grab this as I have never seen this brewer before.

Alpine Glacier poured golden with a crazy white head that head great retention.  (Warning - pour this slow.)

Its aroma was malty with a lot of yeasty bread notes.

The flavor was very clean and refreshing.  It was malty and was surprised to find subtle banana notes.  If I did not know better I would have thought it was a watered down wheat beer. It finished tangy with a light bitterness.

When it warmed up, spice notes developed such as coriander and a touch of clove which reinforced my thoughts this was like a wheat beer.

This was a very light body beer with a lot of carbonation.

Overall I thought this was a great clean, fresh lager and something I would grab again.

December 2008