Blackberry Farm Brewery BFB Pilsner

The nose paints a picture of dark malt carrying a sack of figs, raisins, and caramel and a filigree of dark roast coffee. The flavor fills in some details—a roast-forward, bitter base, a touch of raisin, and bread crust. The roasty finish cuts that richer picture down to size. Tasty, but a little less roast would help.

Soft, lemony aromatics. Nicely balanced, rounded flavor—soft lemon notes with a decent amount of hop-bitterness to balance it. Tart, lemon-meringue flavor. Well balanced fruity pilsner. Dry finish. Very light, not quite thin. Elegant interpretation. Very enjoyable.

Aroma: “Moderate floral and spicy hops aromas, slightly perfume-like. A touch of sulfur dances on top of the Pilsner malt backbone. There’s a touch of lemon and orange character on retronasal.” Flavor: “Malt sweetness hits up front with biscuity character. Medium body is nice and holds up the beer well. A little lemon. Some soft floral notes and spice add complexity. Low on bitterness, but enough to balance the sweetness. Restrained bitterness lets the malt and hops flavor complexity linger on the finish.” Overall: “Clean, easy-drinking beer with a nice balance of noble hops and malt complexity. Crisp, almost effervescent, mouthfeel.”