Dan cracks open and unusual style: a Foudre-Fermented Vienna Lager from Threes Brewing, Happy Medium, for this week’s brew.

Threes Brewing Happy Medium

STYLE: Foudre-Fermented Vienna LagerINGREDIENTS: German Vienna and Pilsner Malts; German Saaz hopsABV: 5.3%IBU: 0AVAILABILITY: 16oz Cans, Draft (Limited)Stats above taken from the brewery’s can, website, and Untappd.

Appearance

Clear, medium yellow/light orange with fine, off-white head.

Aroma

Bread, toast, honey, and a nice herbality from the hops.

Taste

Similar notes from the aroma, with the outside of a brioche roll stepping in along with an earthiness from the hops, some malt sweetness on the mid-palate, and a gentle minerality on the finish.

Mouthfeel

Crisp and dry with a round mouthfeel likely from the foudre treatment.

Overall

This a delicious, sessionable beer that easily pairs with a number of foods, from pizza to wings to other typical bar fare. I could definitely see myself having a few while watching a game or just hanging out.

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