2021 ADVENT BEER CALENDAR

The third six beers of the 2021 Advent Beer Calendar.

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I enjoyed the 2019 version of this beer calendar, so when I had an opportunity to purchase the 2021 version I didn't hesitate. It's filled with German beer goodness—water, hops, barley, and yeast—and a fun way to celebrate Advent, especially with the continuing cultural complications of COVID. (It's something I can enjoy in the comfort of my own home!) Here are my tasting notes.

1. Landgang Pils. Clear light yellow body with a finger-thick white head. Biscuit. Cream. Flower petals. Mustard seed. Tarragon. Pleasant. I like the creaminess.
   
2. Flötzinger Hell auf Rosenheim. Pale yellow body with a thin white head. Hay. Minor leaves. Mostly "meh." There just isn't much here due to lack of flavors.
   
3. Perlenzauber IPA. Clear yellow body with a half-finger-thick white head. Oranges. Candied sugar. Caramel. Some light leafiness. As it warms, there is a bit more leafy bitterness and orange bitterness. This is very different from the other offerings in the box.
   
4. Hohenthanner Schlossbrauerei Blau Weisse. Hazy butter yellow  with two-inch thick white head. Cloves. Hay. Banana bread. Sage. Lemon. Lemon zest. Other spices. Very good and enjoyable. A duplicate of the 2019 box.
   
5. Turbo Prop Imperial Pils. Clear golden-yellow body and creamy white head. Fruity. Caramel. Buttered bread. Light cloves. Candy orange slices. Excellent and complex. As it warms, caramel, orange, and boozy notes increase. Another duplicate of the 2019 box. This is very welcome.
   
6. Bayerisches Vollbier Erl Hell. Clear pale yellow body and a white head. Hay. Faint apples. Leaves. Light coriander. Faint cloves. Good and solid.