Fort Collins Z Lager Review #17

Fort Collins Z Lager
Smoked Lager
ABV: 4.5%
12oz bottle poured into a Shock Top wheat glass
Fort Collins Brewery
Fort Collins, Colorado

Appearance:
Light Amber Color
Non-Existent Head 
No Head Retention
Absolutely No Lacing Whatsoever
Mirror-Like Clarity


Aroma:
Woodiness
BBQ
Light Nutty Aroma
Light Smoke
Burnt Wood Chips
Toasted Bread
Caramel Note


The Taste Of This Beer Is That It Hits You With Smokiness In The Beginning, Then Hits You With A Touch Of Sweetness On The Tip Of The Tongue And Finally Hits You With Smokiness On The Finish. It Has A Slim-Jim Type Flavor.

Mouthfeel:
Dead Carbonation
Watery Mouthfeel
Medium Body Beer
Not Refreshing At All
Thin/Flat Palate

1 Out Of 6
Don't Want A Sixer

I myself am spoiled when it comes to smoke beers, because I have drank several German smoke beers. I thought this would compare on a American level, but I was mistaken. The smokey flavor was way to thin and flat, a smoke beer needs to be a meal in a glass. If you want to try a smoke beer do yourself a favor and try a German smoke, unless you want to use this as training wheels first.