Glou Glou is a refreshing American Lager designed for high drinkability, as its name suggests. This expression from Outer Range Brewing Co. elevates the style by incorporating elements of a traditional Czech lager, resulting in a soft bitterness and a refined floral hop character. The malt profile is surprisingly nuanced for the style, offering hints of rounded caramel and a light, grainy sweetness that provides a smooth mid-palate. With its crisp, dry finish and high carbonation, it remains exceptionally clean and thirst-quenching. It serves as a sophisticated, well-attenuated lager that prioritizes a neutral fermentation profile while showcasing subtle, high-quality ingredient depth.
Appearance.Straw to pale yellow (2-4 SRM). Brilliantly clear with a white, frothy head that has moderate retention.
Aroma.Low intensity. Clean grainy-sweet malt with a hint of corn-like sweetness. Notable floral hop presence. Very clean fermentation profile without esters or phenols.
Taste.Initial impression is crisp and neutral. Low grainy malt flavor is complemented by a subtle, rounded caramel sweetness. Hop flavor is low but distinctly floral. Bitterness is soft and moderately low, leading to a clean, dry finish with a neutral aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body. High carbonation providing a refreshing carbonic bite. No alcohol warmth. Smooth and crisp texture without astringency.