A Pint Half Full

Purchased from: 
Whole Foods, Fair Lakes, VA

ABV%:
5.3%

Type:
Pilsner

Color:
Golden yellow straw color with a pure white, thick head that lingers and carries the aroma

Aroma:
Malt, lemon, apple in the background with hops up front

Taste:
Hop bitterness, light carbonation that is refreshing, crisp and clean.  Finishes with light malt sweetness. 

Overall:
After trying Dale's Pale Ale at Rustico, I wanted to check out some more offerings from the Oskar Blues Brewery based out of Colorado.  This brewery is unique in that they package all their beers in cans.  I think that cans carry a stigma amongst the beer world as being cheap or imparting the metal taste to the beer.  However, according to their website, Oskar Blues decided to use cans after finding out that there is a barrier between the metal and the liquid so that no aluminum actually touches the beer.  In addition, no light can touch the beer which preserves freshness and reduces chance of skunk.  I have to say, the theory holds true as this beer was great out of the can and tasted as good as it would out of a bottle and even, dare I say, on tap!

Aside from the freshness, Mama's Little Yella Pils is smooth, drinkable, and very well balanced, delivering a solid pilsner taste.  I love the bitterness and slight sweetness, with a little bit of acidity from the citrus flavor.  The hops leave your mouth a little dry in the end making you want to drink more.  With a lighter ABV%, it is quite easy to get through a few of these in no time.  The cans are quirky and attractive and I love this brewery's attitude - and they back it up with quality stuff.  Both Dale's Pale Ale and the Little Yella Pils are yummy.  Highly recommended if you can find it.

4.5/5