Welcome back to another brew review! Today we'll be taking you through the Carolinas to sample some of the various craft beers offered in the area. As with this and all the other brew reviews, please ensure that these, or any brews, are enjoyed in accordance with local laws wherever you may be.
Starting in the mountain city of Asheville, North Carolina, we find Highland Brewing and their Pilsner. The first scent of this particular brew gives the common wheat sensation one finds with these sorts of beers, and the first sip shows it to be incredibly light that it would be able to go down quickly and easily. Only a slight mouth coating aftertaste exists, but otherwise has no real flavor to it, almost as if one were drinking water. If you're looking for the palette to be excited, it's best to look elsewhere, but for your basic every day brew it may be a decent choice.
Heading down to the low country and the ocean city of Charleston, South Carolina, we take a look at the Coast Brewing Company and their Following Seas Helles Lager. The helles lager is known for being a bit more pale than the traditional lager, which is very much evidenced by its light, golden color when presented. Upon the first sip, what seems like a clean taste it met with a tiny bite at the roof of the mouth from the light hops used in its production. On a summer day in South Carolina that can easily reach triple-digit temperatures, if you much prefer the lagers over the ales, this will provide just the relaxing coolness you seek.
We now take a look at the Misty Haze New England Style Pale Ale. Although this one is of the New England style, we won't be traveling that far for it, as it comes from the Southern Pines Brewing Company in Southern Pines, North Carolina. A moderately yellow color along with a plain yet refreshing scent of hops is what you find upon presentation. When taking the first sip, you get a moderate taste of the hops that taste of citra, but it doesn't linger in your mouth nor overpower your taste buds. A hint of lime can also be found in this offering, which helps to accentuate that citrus taste. This is one where the drinker should be used to hops in order to enjoy, but would be quite refreshing in the summer months.
So the next time you Follow Your Internal Compass, whether it's one of these choices or something else, perhaps you will be able to find a brew that is just right for you.
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