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Three Floyds Pride and Joy
It is not often a Three Floyds beer crosses my path but when it does I take full advantage of it.
The Pride and Joy poured a slightly hazy orange-amber in my pint glass. The beer’s white head provided good striation as the beer receded from my glass, though it was thin. An enjoyable citrus hop note mixed with a light malty sweetness hit my nose. In the mouth the beer was exceptional. Lemon-citrus notes mixed well with a light malt profile and as the beer warmed the beer took on a bit more of a fruit profile in its taste. The finish was a crisp bitterness that was slightly earthy. This whole mix of tastes provided an aftertaste that stayed around for just long enough.
Overall very sessionable and though not complex, interesting enough to keep the drinker involved. A beer I wish I crossed paths with more often. Quiet frankly I would not mind seeing breweries take on the “mild” style of beer more often. I recently learned of a mild style variant called “Victorian Mild” that tops the abv at 13%. The mild style definitely provides enough room for brewer experimentation.
