Cellar temp
Pours clear gold, short white fine head that drops back but laces some
Aroma bubblegum/butterscotch, sweet malt
Mouthfeel pretty heavy body, sweet coating
Flavor bubblegum, malt-balanced, with nice hop bitterness balance (but no real hop flavor/aroma). No heat.
Finish sweet coating.
Overall seems a bit under-attenuated (maybe come back in a couple weeks?), could drop ferm temp a bit, ester-dominant. Hop balance seems fine. Very drinkable yet strong.
Cold from tap
Pours yellow, clear, tall fine white head that stays, laces nicely
Aroma tart malt with lemon zest, curry spice
Mouthfeel light body, no cling or cloy, hop cleanse at back
Flavor astringent citrus pith bitterness, simple fruity malt flavor, heavy spice
Finish crisp hop bitterness with spice
Overall a little more hop forward than I was shooting for, but delicious and very drinkable. Could back off on the bittering hops by 5-10 IBUs for a more subtle pils. Galena is good in a pilsner.
Cellar temp
Pours bright yellow gold, healthy coarse white head that slowly dwindles
Aroma horse blanket out of the box, ripe pears, dishrag
Mouthfeel moderate to light body, dry finish
Flavor horsey/fruity, meaningful dishrag (not enough to ruin it, but still), no discernable hops here
Finishes pretty dry but not parching, slight hop bitterness left on tongue
Overall, the usual goodness, very drinkable, should probably go back to continental hops at end, centennials just don't pop here. Maybe try some Dupont next time? Or be more careful with your starter?
