Style: Wild Ale

ABV: 6.0

97/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 20
Mouthfeel: 5

Prison City Brewing Laser Brain

What the brewers say

Blonde ale fermented with Brettanomyces and souring bacteria. Dry hopped with Galaxy and Mosaic.

What our panel thought

Bright IPA-like nose: tropical blend of mango, pineapple, grapefruit, papaya, dragonfruit. Mango and lemon flavors, grapefruit and lime zest, with lightly bracing acidity and lactic punch. Light bitterness works well here. Citrus-forward; soft tartness at one with the fruit, especially as the finish fades into orange pulp. Nicely balanced.

What our editors thought

Instantly appealing contemporary hops nose of pineapple and lime, and an earthy funk touch. Stunning, juicy sip, with pineapple, mango, and well-appointed acidity. Contemporary expression, elegant approach, remarkably fun.

Review printed in: Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021) (View All Issues)


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Prison City Seward's Folly

Aroma: “Bursting with fruity hops flavor. Take your pick: mango, guava, tangerine, lemon, passion fruit, grapefruit are all there. So is a slight catty, dank, and piney hops note. Malt is hard to discern at first sniff.” Flavor: “Just like on the aroma, hops flavors dominate and are punched up by the light malt sweetness. Bitterness is surprisingly restrained for the intense hops flavors. Still, there’s a sweet malt backbone.” Overall: “Loads of tropical fruit and a smooth finish, like a good session IPA lacking astringency. The intensity of the hops character pushes the line between ‘blonde’ and ‘session IPA,’ but if you set definitions aside and approach it as a very light, hoppy beer, it does not disappoint.”

Four Saints Brewing Omie

Clean, floral, lightly tropical aroma with bready malt. Hint of corn-like sweetness quickly followed by a drying—but not harsh—bitterness that lingers. A kiss of herbal hops adds character. Light body, with just enough weight to make it interesting.

Birds Fly South Ale Project Czech-Style Pilsner

Subtle aroma—light sweetness, nuttier malt edges, zesty-floral hop notes. On the palate, a light and dusty bitterness, as light, clean, sweet malt pushes some floral-zesty hop flavor. Finishes clean and dry. Pleasant and bright hop character. Easy drinking. Slightly rustic.

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