Now, I’ve mentioned before that I’m a geek. I mean this quite seriously. I play video games, have worked at a comic book shop and am no stranger to roleplaying games. Fortunately I balance my geekiness out with playing pool, lusting after sports cars (and classic muscle cars, and jaguars grrrrr), watching sports and of course….beer.
Tonight’s guest post is from one of my “geek” friends. A Scotsman named Carl who shares my passion for geekery and beer. So without further adieu I present Carl’s review of Lion Brewery (www.lionbeer.com)
“A change for this evening finds neither The Girl nor The Boy reviewing our pleasure, no. Tonight, you have The Scotsman giving you a note of a tasty treat all the way from the island country of Sri Lanka. Lion. It comes in a Lager, a Pilsner and a Stout. Now, unfortunately for everyone, my favorite store in the world, The Andersons did not have any Lion Stout, but were so lovely in having both the Pilsner and the Lager available for my consumption. And here are the results for you…
We’ll start off first with Lion Lager. Bottled and uncapped at a nice cool temp, this beer poured well and carried a scent of it’s hoppy nature straight to my nostrils. On the plus side, it’s smooth going down and leaves that little snap at the end to let you know you did just partake of something good. Only down side, in my opinion was the shortness of the after taste and the meager 4.8% abv. Some beers are good some are bad on taste, Lion Lager is one of those that if it lasted just a little longer would be in the really damned fine category.
Did I mention it goes brilliantly with a prawn vindaloo?
My personal favorite of the two has to be Lion Imperial. Tonight it’s in a can, but I usually get it bottled. For a Pilsner, I really enjoy the flavor and scent. The 8.8% abv also fills out my ManMug quite nicely from rim to bottom. The aroma is nothing short of able bodied and firm. It isn’t like a regular pilsner as most would find, there is a slight sweetness to the scent. One I can’t place but I can wholly appreciate. For taste, it kicks the proverbial shite we’ve all come to see around. Imperial offers your tastebuds the artisan skill from Lion Brewery in Sri Lanka. The flavor nearly fornicates in your mouth, as good as the superb Arrenello’s Pizza from grand old Glenwood, Illinois.
Between the pair, I would offer both to friends who visit, but I think I would try and hoard the Imperial for myself if possible. If you get a chance, please partake and enjoy not only well made beers, but the presence of your friends as you all savor and drink together. Responsibly. “
I’ve only ever had the Lion Stout, I thought it was pretty good if a little metallic. Never try the lager and never seen the cans.
Funny when you said metallic my first thought was …canned? I’ve actually never tried Lion beers before, but one of my friends did the review for me (Which is always appreciated)