The Lost Abbey Noble Tendencies

“Doesn’t offer a lot of edges to grasp on to. The nose is mild with an easy blend of bready malt and light spicy hops. The flavor is slightly more assertive on both those fronts while also bringing in a mild touch of cabbage. Excellent head and retention. Finishes dry, with a touch of Maillard sweetness. Perhaps a touch too malty, but captures many classic hallmarks of a Czech pale.”

“Easy drinking at the expense of malt character. Lemongrass-like hops are most prominent. Not too sweet, not super dry. Very clean. If this beer had a bigger malt presence up front, it would be unstoppable.”

Wonderful hop-driven nose, soft and herbal, with sweet malt notes. Moderate herbal bitterness, delicate, with an almost tea-like tannin. Bitter and crisp into a moderately dry finish. That bitterness builds, slightly resinous but not harsh. Nicely done. I'd neck it from the bottle.