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As part of our special feature on Powder Monkey Brewing Co I will be dipping my toes into the lagery waters for their pilsner named Bravo Zulu. For those who may be wondering where the name comes from, Bravo Zulu is a naval signal meaning well done so I am hoping that by the time I have finished this beer I will be raising my flags to say well done (or indeed Bravo Zulu) to the brewing team.
1. Name : Bravo Zulu
2. Brewery: Powder Monkey Brewing Co. (Gosport)
3. Hops : Hallertau Blanc & Tettnang
4. Grain : Barley and wheat
5. Aroma : Very clean, zesty, crisp aroma with floral notes backed with a subtle spice. This is very appealing on the nose and invites you in.
6. Appearance : Pours crystal clear, light straw coloured with a one finger white head and good levels of carbonation.
7. Body : Light body with a clean and refreshing mouthfeel
8. Taste : Clean, crisp and zesty with light floral notes. Subtle spicy edge with a lingering bitter finish. Bravo Zulu is certainly a refreshing beer.
9. Allergens: Contains Gluten
It is not all that often that I venture into lagers but when I do I like to experiment with what is in my glass and try something new. Powder Monkey Brewing Co is a new brewery to me and so far, I have enjoyed their beers, so it was welcome to sample their pilsner Bravo Zulu and overall, I quite enjoyed trying something a little different.
Overall, I would say that Bravo Zulu is a decent effort at a pilsner from Powder Monkey and whilst I can appreciate the qualities in this beer, I can honestly say that out of the three beers that I have reviewed from this brewery this is probably the least likely that I would buy in the future. This is not to say that there is anything wrong with the beer and although I enjoyed a can, I felt that this would be a beer that I would look for in the future if I fancied a change or something refreshing rather than something for a session.
Marks overall rating: 3.2/ 5.0
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