Style: Lager (Light)

ABV: 4.8 IBU: 10.0

89/100

Aroma:	10
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	17
Mouthfeel:	5

SKA Brewing The Ska Lager

What the brewers say

“Slightly floral … A no-nonsense, snappy, crisp, and bright easy-drinking lager..”

What our panel thought

“Medium husky grain with light nuttiness and low hop bitterness. The hop character is floral and slightly spicy. Light, estery aroma with notes of golden raisins and red apple. Crisp, dry finish. Nuttiness.”

What our editors thought

“Woody malt or hop note in the aroma with a hint of amaro-like herbs. Slightly tannic malt in the flavor with a broad grainy character.”

Review printed in: Lager Levels Up (Fall 2024) (View All Issues)

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