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Notes on beers brewed by

Baird Brewing Company / Fishmarket Taproom

Jubilation Ale

22 oz bottle, $10.99 from Arbor Place Beverage, Douglasville, GA, USA. Pour is a murky brown body with average head and lace. Not that enamored with the color or the appearance and it has me a little unhappy. On to the nose and taste. It actually drinks in a much cleaner than the color and bod would suggest. The light fruit touch and the cleanliness are traits that I have (happily) begun to associate with Baird, and they are attributes that I enjoy. the nose has a lightly spiced alcohol note,...

Temple Garden Yuzu Ale

Having been mightily impressed with my first Baird Brewing beer that I tried last week (Natsumarkin), I was delighted to find this 22 oz bottle at Green's on Buford, Atlanta, GA, USA. $7.99 for the bomber. Pour is a magnificent, hazy, dark orange pour with a great looking fluffy head and some lace. It sits in the Tucher Weizen glass resplendent! Carbonation is excellent and consistent. Nose seems a little hoppier than one would expect and also has a soapy element. (This is NOT repeated in the...

Natsumikan Ale

Picked this 22oz bomber up from Green's, Ponce, Atlanta, GA, USA for $8.99. Tangerine pour with a high head and nice lace in the Duvel tulip. Head fades quite quickly to yield a spotty lace and collar. Nose offers a soft citrus note, but not very strong. A touch of potential hop bitterness too. Tastes are a very simple, light citrus that delivers a very refreshing experience. The aftertaste gives a more pronounced grapefruit like twang. Floral notes too. Very simple, very easy and very...