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.
#1 by yoshinori on March 24, 2010 - 1:12 pm
What is the liquid of the photograph?
Is it the beer which you made?
How long to make beer?
my english is correct?
#2 by bradinator on March 25, 2010 - 1:11 am
はい！ えいごは ただしですよ！
はい、 この液は ビールー です。
ビールー 使うことが 長い間 かかりますよ！ ふつう ４週間から ６週間まで かかるでしょう、そして ときどき ニ三ヶ月まで かかりますよ！
私の日本語は?
#3 by yoshinori on March 25, 2010 - 3:42 am
your Japanese is correct too!
I can understad very well!
I look forward to read your Japanese.
If you have big mistake I teach you.
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きょうは あめ です。
すこし さむい です。