Serving Type: CanABV: 4.5 percent
Appearance: Bikini Blonde Lager pours a dark gold. The body is mostly hazy, which is sort of uncharacteristic for a Helles Lager (at least in my experiences with them). I was still able to notice a good multitude of rising carbonation bubbles. The head of the brew was a crisp white and foamy. it also slightly receded after a few seconds, but there was a nice creamy layer of foam for the duration of the drink.
Smell: The aroma consisted of a touch of sweet malt and a strong yeast presence. There was also a small bit of floral hops that made this feel very spring or summery. It was a crisp, fresh smell.
Taste: This was very sweet and malty up front, initially. The floral hoppiness of this contributed to a clean, crisp and bitter finish. I also caught a fruity sensation in the aftertaste a few sips into this beer. Still, that wasn't enough to make me classify this as a fruit beer. It still compliments the rest of the product quite well. We can't forget about that appetizing layer of foam that was atop the beer. It provided a touch of creaminess.
Overall Rating:
I really enjoyed this beer. If anything was wrong, it was a bit too malty. I would have preferred a bit more balance. This is a goody for beach drinking. Especially if it's hot outside. I've heard and read rumors that this beer is no longer brewed as well as that it's still in existence. Whichever the reason, I was lucky to finally come across this. I'll continue to look and see which of the two aforementioned rumors is true.
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