Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager

Name: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager
Brand: Beer
SKU: 69df50371603da5853af9d64
Rating: 3.67 (1053 reviews)

American Lager 5.3 º 8 IBU

Dogfish Head

This American Lager radiates a refreshing, sun-soaked character, balancing a clean malt base of rice and sustainable Fonio grain with a vibrant citrus bouquet. Lemondrop and Contessa hops provide a nuanced herbal foundation that elevates the bright additions of lemongrass, lime, and lemon peel. The sensory profile is defined by its breezy, sessionable nature, offering a zesty aroma that leads into a crisp, ultra-clean palate. Expect a thirst-quenching experience where the delicate grain sweetness is perfectly offset by a splash of citrus zest, finishing bone-dry with a lingering hint of lemon-lime brightness reminiscent of a summer afternoon.

Appearance. Very pale straw (2 SRM) with brilliant clarity. Pours with a white, frothy head that has moderate retention, leaving light lacing on the glass.

Aroma. Moderate-low intensity featuring a clean, grainy-sweet malt profile from the rice and Fonio grain. Distinctive citrus notes dominate, characterized by fresh lemon peel, lime zest, and herbal lemongrass. Hop aroma is light, showing floral and lemon-meringue qualities from the Lemondrop hops, with no detectable esters or diacetyl.

Taste. The initial impression is crisp and refreshingly dry. A neutral, slightly grainy malt flavor provides a lean backdrop for bright citrus flavors of lemon and lime. Lemondrop and Contessa hops contribute a subtle herbal and floral complexity. Bitterness is low, serving only to balance the faint adjunct sweetness. The finish is short, clean, and remarkably crisp with a lingering citrus zest aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Light-bodied with a very high carbonation level that provides a prickly carbonic bite. Extremely smooth and easy-drinking with no alcohol warmth and a clean, non-astringent mouthfeel.

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