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Kokanee Glacier Beer
I have to admit, I was skeptical of trying this brew. The primary selling point of this beer is that it is made from glacier water in Utah – they make no mention of hops, malt, or yeast. So, immediately I assume that I’m in for a relatively flavorless beer. But, I simply can’t resist trying something new and local. So, whilst visiting the miniscule town of Hope, Utah, I figured I should give it a whirl. As expected, this beer pours a very pale yellow, much like any Bud Light you might find elsewhere. The aroma is nearly nonexistant – what we do find is the usual tint of a ‘light beer’ aroma. In the mouth, however, this beer is actually rather pleasant. It is very crisp and very quenching, and it doesn’t seem to exhibit the bitter metallic taste that often follows with cheaper light beers. That being said, there actually isn’t much of a flavor to the beer at all. You can detect just the slightest bit of hop and malt, but it is really more about a very light and refreshing liquid that should best be enjoyed ice cold. So, while I can’t give this beer accolades for any unique flavor, I can say that it would make a great summertime beer and it is actually a pleasure to drink.
