In a blind tasting by BJCP trained experts, this beer rated

87

North Coast Brewing Co. Scrimshaw Pilsner-Style Beer

Aroma: “Nice bread-like malt sweetness up front, with light hibiscus and honey, and a moderate floral note. A light toasty malt with smoky phenol and a slight sourness. Some yeasty sulfur, banana ester, and slight citrus notes.”

Flavor: “The biscuit sweetness, a little honey, cracker, and malt make this complex but not too sweet. The floral hops character is nice, with just a bit of bitterness. Yeasty, with a bit of Laffy Taffy ester, and some mild smoky and spicy phenol. Slight lemony sourness combines with a bit of melon, for a semidry finish.”

Overall: “Light and playful, with floral and light bitterness, and the moderate carbonation plays well with the body. A nice complexity that came together well.”

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