All posts by John Fortunato

LONE STAR LAGER

January 1, 2009Beers A-Zpale lagerJohn Fortunato

Commonplace clear golden Texan with crisp fizz-hopped water flow, slight wheat backdrop, and serviceable malt median lacks sufficient head, body, and finish. Mainstream best seller stuck in purgatory.

LOMZA PETNE PALE LAGER

January 1, 2009Beers A-ZLOMZA POLAND, pale lagerJohn Fortunato

Pastry-like caramelized barleymalts invigorate clean-watered bitter hop moderation and rustic oats toasting of unobtrusive run of the mill Eastern Euro pilsner. Perfect complement to Polish sausage, kielbasa, or sauerbraten.

LOMZA PETNE MOCNE

January 1, 2009Beers A-ZLOMZA POLAND, strong lagerJohn Fortunato

Astringent malt liquor stench suits sour dough pungency and unassumingly corn-y 7.8% alcohol flow. Gruff grain wave rolls off the back of the tongue mid-palate, softening substantially by oily maize finish.

LOBKOWICZ PRINCE BLONDE BOCK

January 1, 2009Beers A-ZbockJohn Fortunato

Unassuming amber-cleared white-headed blonde lacks expressive ‘bock’ character as pungent grain exertion and alcohol-stricken malt astringency provide off-dry finish with cheap Scotch neutrality.

LOBKOWICZ BARON DARK LAGER

January 1, 2009Beers A-Zdark lagerJohn Fortunato

Slinky mahogany-hued frothy-headed Czech lacks richness, abates sour coffee signature, and gets mired in phenol frailty. Yet roasted nut restraint, dark chocolate nuance, and strewn cocoa notes appear when warmed.

LOBKO DARK LAGER

January 1, 2009Beers A-Zdark lagerJohn Fortunato

Very settling with slight grain bitterness and relaxing hop bite. Sweet mocha malts and fading coffee finish offer subtle pleasantries American lagers often lack.

LOBKO BOHEMIAN LAGER

January 1, 2009Beers A-Zpale lagerJohn Fortunato

Well-rounded mildly-grained lager perfect for the Bud crowd. Unobtrusive hop presence lightens roasted caramel and wheat cereal sweetness.

LITTLE KING’S CREAM ALE

January 1, 2009Beers A-Zcream aleJohn Fortunato

Buttery cream ale seems fire brewed as flighty bittersweet cereal grains and toasted barleymalts reach charred hop bitterness, increasing filling nature of otherwise inconspicuous middleweight. Orange tang and butterscotch sweetness induce Scotch-tinged finish.