The S-23 Beer -
Appearance - As far as colour goes, this beer looks identical to the S-04. The head is much larger and showed better retention then the others, though it still dissipates within a minute of pouring. It is noticeably more fizzy too.
Taste – The aroma has a mild note of caramel and thats about it. Very small notes of caramel in the initial taste, but this is washed out by stronger, bitter grassy hops. The S-23 yeast seems to have accentuated the tastes of the hops in this beer. Finishes slightly sweet, with a lingering caramel flavour.
Mouth Feel - Very fizzy and sharp unlike the S-04 and S-05 beers. Not overly filling. The aftertaste is long lived, changing from sweet to bitter.
Final – I loved this one. What it lacks in mouth feel it makes up for in the overall flavour profile of this beer. The stronger hops and lighter sweetness is much more to my palettes liking.