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Barons Brewing Company
Barons Lager

Barons Lager

To be honest, I was really surprised by this and I really enjoyed it. 12 oz single from Tower on Buford. Clouded yellow appearance with a nice, bubbly soapy head and some lace to go along with it. Carbonation is low. Soft mouthfeel with a mild citrus grapefruit taste being the overwhelming sensation. The grapefruit sensation is really strong for me, and it's not a hop bitterness that I often use the grapefruit explanation for. Finishes with a little dry character. Very tasty, very nice, even...

Barons Lager

Barons Pale Ale

12oz single from Tower, Buford, Atlanta, GA, USA. Golden yellow pour with a standard macro look. head is decent with some sticky lace. Above average persistence. Slightly above average on the appearance front. Fine carbonation is persistent and pleasing. Sweet alcohol nose. Mild hops; semi-sweet malts hold the beer together. Average mouthfeel. Lager attributes rather than "ale like". Refreshing, clean and some taste, but ultimately forgetable in every respect. Nothing offensive, just nothing...

Barons Lager

Black Wattle Superior Wattle Seed Ale

12 oz single, Tower on Buford, Atlanta, GA, USA. I have no idea what Wattle seeds are, but this seems to work very well. Lovely amber clarity on the pour. Some carbonation - it's a shame that the head and lace are so poor. Definitely marked down for the lack of retention. Has the nose and taste of a malty, nutty Brown Ale. Very tasty, moreish and drinkable. Smooth but lacks presence for me. A little bitterness in the finish. Mouthfeel is a little thin for the kind of beer that it is. Needs a...