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Backpocket Brewing Company – Gold Coin

Brewery: Backpocket Brewing Company
Location Coralville, IA
Style Helles
 ABV 5.2%
 IBUs 15

 

Best Quote During Tasting

Yeah, we started calling it "No bra New York."

Justin:

Aroma - It's a sweet, biscuit and bread malt aroma that comes out first. The hops come in right behind with pleasant floral notes. No esters, as a lager should be.
Score: 10/12
Appearance - It's a clear, light gold with a sparkling white head that leaves as quickly as it shows up.
Score: 2/3
Flavor - The same white bread, biscuity, character from the malt is here and the hops now have a great bitterness to accompany their floral and slightly fruity notes.
Score: 16/20
Mouthfeel - The carbonation is medium+ and the body is medium for a crisp, palate cleansing effect. Perfect.
Score: 5/5
Overall Impression - Why don't lagers get much love? This one was excellently executed and was extremely spot on for the style. That's how we rate beers. Do I like the mouthfeel of a big stout better than a helles lager? Yep. Was the mouthfeel on this beer as perfect as it could be for a lager? Yep. I'm a baller on a budget so I'll buy great beers without the the hype all day long.
Score: 8/10

 

Gold Coin Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
4.1
User Rating: 0.0 (1 votes)
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Justin Phelps

Justin Phelps

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis
Justin Phelps is a Certified Cicerone® who was born and raised in St. Louis. His passion for beer goes beyond just drinking it as he is also an award-winning home brewer. While he may be a marketing professional by day, he's a blogger, brewery hopper, and beer enthusiast by night.
Blake Fehl

Blake Fehl

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis

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