Style: Lager

ABV: 5.0 IBU: 25.0

85/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	2
Flavor:	15
Mouthfeel:	4

Devil's Club Brewing Alaska Pure Mountain Spring Lager

What the brewers say

“Uses untreated water from a natural Alaska spring in a temperate rainforest.”

What our panel thought

“Subtle floral notes at the outset, hint of roses. Toasted potato bun flavor with a wisp of plum-like fruitiness. Relatively full-bodied but the high carbonation and touch of hop bitterness help balance the finish. Herbal hops don’t quite mesh, but overall, an enjoyable beer.”

What our editors thought

“Light, sweet floral bordering on melon candy in the aroma. Sweet malt in the sip evokes that candy comparison again, but the spiky herbal bitterness feels more like an argument than a complement.”

Review printed in: Lager Lucidity (Summer 2023) (View All Issues)

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