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3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, Czech Pilsner, Hong Kong, Young Master Brewery

Young Master Contemporary Pilsner

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Brewery: Young Master Brewery
Country: Hong Kong
ABV: 4.5%
Style: Czech Pilsner
Other Notes: 22 IBUs

Brewer Description: (from website) A contemporary take on a classic Czech beer style. This beer uses traditional malts for a clean and crisp base and new world hops for an added flavor punch.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.9
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.7

Intro: A 330ml can with a best before date of 27th March 2019. Poured into a Lost Abbey teku glass.
Appearance: A very lightly cloudy golden straw colour with a two finger white head that had good retention while leaving behind some lacing.
Aroma: Floral, melon, lemon tea, lemon zest and grass with some light biscuit and honey.
Taste: Moderate sweetness, melon, apricot, floral, tea, lemon tea, lemon peel, grass with light biscuit and bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Crisp, light bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Nice fruit and floral character (with the latter there but not overpowering). Easy and refreshing to drink.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, German Pilsner, Gweilo Brewery, Hong Kong

Gweilo Pilsner

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Brewery: Gweilo Brewery
Country: Hong Kong
ABV: 4.2%
Style: German Pilsner
Other Notes: 25 IBUs. Core Range

Brewer Description: (from can) Gweilo Pilsner is a refreshingly modern take on a classic style. A late addition of Hallertau gives a unique floral and fruity aroma. This works in harmony with the pilsner malt base and crispness from the yeast, creating a vibrant, crushable beer.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.65
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.5

Intro: A 330ml can with a best before date of 6th July 2019. Poured into a Lost Abbey teku glass.
Appearance: A nice clear golden colour with a two finger white head that had good retention while leaving behind some lacing.
Aroma: Grainy, toasted crackers, floral, grass and citrusy lemon peel.
Taste: Lightly sweet, floral, lemon tea, grass and lemon zest.
Mouthfeel: Crisp, light bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Nice and crisp, easy to drink, and great for a hot summer day.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, Belgian Witbier, Gweilo Brewery, Hong Kong

Gweilo Wit

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Brewery: Gweilo Brewery
Country: Hong Kong
ABV: 4.2%
Style: Belgian Witbier
Other Notes: 11 IBUs. Core Range

Brewer Description: (from can) Gweilo Wit is our take on a traditional Belgian wit beer. A low bitterness allows the banana, clove and spice notes from the yeast to take centre stage. This light and refreshing with beer is ideal in hot weather.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.73
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.5

Intro: A 330ml can with a best before date of 23rd May 2019. Poured into a Lost Abbey teku glass.
Appearance: A lightly hazy golden colour with a two finger white head that had pretty good retention and left some nice lacing.
Aroma: Clove, banana, bubblegum, wheat with a touch of pepper spice.
Taste: Much like the aroma with the added touch of bread-y malt, banana bread, clove, banana, bubblegum, wheat and a touch of pepper spice.
Mouthfeel: Light bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: A refreshing easy to drink Wit beer with good banana and clove notes.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), American IPA, Beer Reviews, Gweilo Brewery, Hong Kong

Gweilo Gutsy Guava IPA

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Brewery: Gweilo Brewery
Country: Hong Kong
ABV: 6.5%
Style: American IPA
Other Notes: 65 IBUs. Seasonal Range

Brewer Description: (from can) Gutsy Guava IPA is the first in our seasonal range. The pink guava with its fresh, fruity sweetness is complimented by Simcoe, Mosaic and Denali. This magic combination delivers a burst of tropical flavours.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.76
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.6

Intro: A 330ml can, with a best before date of 5th July 2019. Poured into a Spiegelau IPA glass.
Appearance: A clear golden colour with a big three finger white head that had good retention and left nice sticky lacing.
Aroma: Floral and guava, grapefruit rind and peel, pine and light biscuit.
Taste: Lightly sweet, guava, grapefruit, lemon, pine, grass and a touch of biscuit.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Nice sweet guava notes although the citrus kept pushing to overpower it. But still, nice and easy to drink.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), American IPA, Beer Reviews, Gweilo Brewery, Hong Kong

Gweilo American IPA

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Brewery: Gweilo Brewery
Country: Hong Kong
ABV: 6%
Style: American IPA
Other Notes: 60 IBUs. Core Range

Brewer Description: (from can) Gweilo American IPA is a tropical hop bomb. We use an insane amount of Simcoe, Chinook and Eureka to create a juicy, citrus explosion. The pale malt base of this IPA allows the hops to steal the limelight and fire up your taste buds.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.79
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.7

Intro: A 330ml can, with a best before date of 27th June 2019. Poured into a Spiegelau IPA glass.
Appearance: A clear golden orange colour with a just over two finger white head that had good retention and left some nice lacing.
Aroma: Light tropical peach, mango, citrus grapefruit, grapefruit rind, orange zest, floral, pine, lemon and grass.
Taste: Light biscuit, citrusy, bitter, grapefruit, pine, lemon and grass.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Good aromas with nice bitter and citrusy flavours.