Year of New Beer: Tropic of Thunder, Stone Brewing Co (CA)

Written By: Dion on 01/23/2019

Lightly sweet floral and cereal malt notes of the standard lager are given an upgrade with the addition of tropical and citrus hops. Tangerine and pineapple are pretty prominent, with a subtle pithy bite staying just ahead of a mild, bready sweetness. Get just a bit of dry grass and pine, but nothing overpowering. Ultimately I think this does a great job of marrying the graininess of the traditional lager with the hop punch of a pale ale. Would be an awesome summer crusher. Very nice.