August 29, 2005 - #51 of 365

Brewer: Smuttynose Brewing Company (New Hampshire, USA)
Beer: Portsmouth Lager
Style: Lager
abv: 4.5%

Background: Bottle from Vintage Wines.

Appearance: Orangish-amber with a small, dense head. Nice lacing.

Aroma: Light biscuity malts and caramel.

Flavor: More caramel than in the aroma. Other than that, not much except for the strangely harsh hop finish. Also a little metallic at the end, like blood.

Notes: Yep, it’s a lager.

Rating: 3 out of 5