Style: Pilsner

ABV: 4.5

97/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 19
Mouthfeel: 4

The Post Brewing Company Howdy Beer

What the brewers say

“This smooth, drinkable Pils features an American hops flavor and aroma which gives way to a delicate malt flavor that finishes crisp and clean.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Light lemon and orange, spice, and floral notes, with a low, sweet Pilsner malt. Slight pepper phenolics and floral characters underneath that quickly become more complex as it warms. Unique fruity hops and an interesting herbal note.”

Flavor: “Initially, a sugary malt character, with medium-low orange notes. Nice Pilsner malt character, with some delicate biscuit, almost like toasted cracker. Prominent hops bitterness throughout, with some lingering astringency. Good carbonation and finishes clean and refreshing.”

Overall: “The SweeTart candy flavor balances nicely with the hops bitterness and the floral, peppery notes. Finishes fairly bitter and cleanses the palate, making you want another sip. Well-crafted, well-executed beer that was happily enjoyed.”

What our editors thought

Review printed in: Hoppy Lagers (August-September 2016) (View All Issues)


REVIEWS FOR YOU >

Saint Arnold Brewing Company Summer Pils

**Aroma:** “The floral hops character hits in the front, and malt bread-like sweetness sits in the back of nose. The Pilsner sulfur character dominates, and it’s almost minerally in that respect. Flowery hops character is medium-low, woody, and spicy, and blends in throughout.” **Flavor:** “Light-bodied but balanced well and slightly creamy. The hops are not overly bitter but provide some nice spice to break up the malt biscuit sweetness. Very clean and dry finish.” **Overall:** “Refreshing Pilsner with a nice balance that’s very enjoyable and drinkable. With the crisp hops flavors and light citrus tartness in the background, it makes me want to take another sip.”

Saint Arnold Brewing Company 5 O’Clock Pils

**Aroma:** “Low fruity esters of citrus and peach, with some floral and spicy hops notes as it opens up. Some background sulfur and mineral notes, with slight biscuit and a malt sweetness that sits in the back.” **Flavor:** “The malt sweetness surprises on the taste and carries through to the finish. Biscuit and honey-like sweetness up front with some peach esters throughout and complementary orange and lemon. The hops provide a nice complexity of spice and earthy character, and the carbonation finishes clean and dry.” **Overall:** “A curious beer with some unique flavors. Leans more malty, but still light and refreshing. The aroma is less hoppy than expected, with the mineral notes. Despite the generous head, the carbonation level seems a touch less lively than desired. The lingering hops bitterness is refreshing, makes me want another sip.”

Devils Backbone Gold Leaf

**Aroma:** “Honey, white grapes, floral hops, and light bread give this a champagne-like sweetness. Toasty malt with delicate hops that have a sulfur, spicy, and white pepper note, with very light pumpkin seed.” **Flavor:** “The light cracker maltiness with a hint of honey is sweet, but not too sweet. The hops are floral, earthy, herbal, and spicy, and the bitterness drops off at the end. Nice, dry, and clean at the finish.” **Overall:** “Enjoyable and refreshing, this beer is clean and crisp and flows well throughout the taste. The bitterness and carbonation play off each other to create an almost harsh taste at the beginning, before it diminishes very quickly after the sip. A bit more body with balance would make this beer more enjoyable.”

FRESH BEERS >

The best new craft beers available in a beer store near you. Sponsored content.