Style: Berliner & Gose

ABV: 4.5 IBU: 10.0

93/100
Aroma: 11
Appearance: 2
Flavor: 19
Mouthfeel: 4

Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Athena

What the brewers say

“Brewed with a house blend of Lactobacillus, which imparts notes of citrus, cider, and sauvignon blanc.”

What our panel thought

“Aromatics of light citrus and subtle earthiness. Low bready wheat notes and fresh citrus tart character come together harmoniously. Drinks clean and crisp with a nice balance of pale malt, restrained acidity, and gentle mineral character. The strength of this beer is its simplicity. Its no-frills approach is refreshing and enjoyable.”

What our editors thought

“A gorgeous example of the power of restraint. Lemony light acidity balances perfectly with a light wheat malt character. Crisp and bright.”

Review printed in: Hops, Yeast, Water, Malt (Feb-Mar 2020) (View All Issues)


REVIEWS FOR YOU >

Creature Comforts Athena

**Aroma:** “Nice fruit esters with some sweat-socks notes, followed by a mix of wheat malt and mild funk that builds over time. A light lactic aroma with pale Pilsner malt notes, some lemon rind with a hint of pith, and a hint of hops that comes through mostly as grapefruit or tangerine. Pretty subdued aromas.” **Flavor:** “Grapefruit with a moderate lemon and melon note that transitions into a sour, light puckering finish. The nice, balanced apple and peachy sour continues well after the sip has finished. Very crisp, with high carbonation and a medium malty sweet wheat body. **Overall:** “Refreshing, with a good balanced amount of delicate fruits, grapefruit and pith sourness, and carbonation. The flavors of this beer came together well. There was a nice acidity balanced with a good body, and it’s everything that I expect from a Berliner.”

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“Grandma’s pie crust meets her holiday potpourri...but it works. Cinnamon-spice punch followed by citrus and berry notes dominate aroma and deliver in flavor. Cinnamon integrates well and complements the citric acidity of the beer and orange peel; cranberry tartness tips things just over the edge.”

Creature Comforts Athena (2019)

“Tart, slightly salty, lemon, and light cracker. The enjoyable lemony notes come across as a ‘grown-folks’ lemonade and could easily get you (and perhaps your toes) in trouble if you attempt to use this as a lawnmower beer. This is distinctively crisp beer is dangerously crushable.”

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