Care of “friends on tap”, Paige and Rick Didora, Dan dreams of being on a boat with this brew: Bent Paddle Brewing Company Venture Pils.

Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Venture Pils

STYLE: Pilsener LagerINGREDIENTS: Pilsener, 2-Row, Carafoam, Acidulated malt; German Tradition, Mandarina Bavaria, Sterling hopsABV: 5.0%IBU: 38AVAILABILITY: Draft, 12-Ounce Can (Year Round)Stats above taken from the brewery’s can and website.

Appearance

Clear, straw yellow in color with a tight-bubbled, white head.

Aroma

Earthy, floral, grainy from the blend of noble and other hops.

Taste

Clean, crisp, with a refreshing minerality possibly from their water profile.

Mouthfeel

Refreshing, light, and crisp with a fairly dry finish.

Overall

On a boat or off, this is a highly sessionable beer. Clearly this would pair with some lovely German fare, but I was craving a meat-based pizza or a shredded barbecue sandwich at the time of tasting. That being said, this brew would be pretty versatile with whatever is on your plate.

Cheers and thanks to Paige and Rick Didora for this brew!

Cheers and remember:

Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.

All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers