Samuel Smith's
Organic Lager
(England)

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This medium
yellow beer has
a dense white
head and a very
forward malt
aroma with a
touch of
tartness, backed
by a faint whiff
of herbal hops.
The carbonation
is restrained,
with a soft
mouthfeel and a
sturdy, well-
balanced flavor
with a touch
more tartness
than the average
mass-market
lager drinker
may be used to,
while bitterness
may be
insufficient for
fans of craft-
brewed beer.
Nevertheless,
there is good
herbal hop
flavor in mid-
palate, with
some bitterness
lingering in the
finish for at
least a modicum
of satisfaction.
After all, both
England and
Samuel Smith
have a history
of ale, not
lager, yet
brewing a beer
with organically
grown barley and
hops is
certainly an
admirable
pursuit. Y800 at
Frigo in
Shinjuku.

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