I have sampled one of each already, but I have yet to take the time to sit down and really flesh out the specifics behind each type of beer.

To start I will begin by reviewing the S-04. I drank this one side by side with an S-05 brew (which is not reviewed here) and the taste differences are noticeable enough for my palette.

The S-04 Beer -

Appearance - Slightly dull and foggy light copper-like color. Produces a nice medium and very foamy head to start, but dissipates into a ring around the rim of glass.

Taste – Smells strongly of citrus fruits and toffee. Starts off just hoppy and floral, but is quickly overwhelmed with a much stronger, grapefruit-like bitter-sweet citrus taste. Some hints of sweet caramel, but these really only become apparent in the aftertaste. Pleasant, caramel aftertaste on the tongue.

Mouth Feel - Very foamy, very filling. Not particularly sharp on the tongue. Aftertaste is sweet and pleasant. It is kind of malty and leaves a pasty feeling on the tongue.

Final – This is good, but when the S-05 seemed better. I am not sure what caused the pasty mouth feel, but it is very apparent with this home-brew. Overall I am quite happy with this beer, though I have made better in the past.

Very citrusy, strong grapefruit-esque flavours with some notes of caramel in the background.