Style: Lager

ABV: 5.5

89/100
Aroma: 11
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 18
Mouthfeel: 5

Fonta Flora Brewery The Pearl

What the brewers say

“Pilsner- style lager beer brewed with oyster shells and salt.”

What our panel thought

“A bit sweeter with more esters than expected for a pils, but quite drinkable. Light hints of floral and pine hide behind dank and musty notes in the aroma. Just a hint of wood-like character. Oddly crisp and finishes on the sweeter side of bitter.”

What our editors thought

“Fragrant, lightly spicy nose with bits of pomegranate and red currant. Sip is rustic but accessible, as the salt component builds a bigger body and lightly sweet malt notes play against a baseline minerality.”

Review printed in: Cold Comforts: Unique Insights From Lager Brewers (June-July 2022) (View All Issues)


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