Tasting Notes: Nikko: The Nikko Monkeys Premium Lager

Nikko: The Nikko Monkeys Premium Lager (Japan: Pale Lager: 5% ABV)

Visual: Pale yellow. Moderate white creamy head that leaves lace. Some small bubbled carbonation.

Nose: Ginger. Light sulphurous bread. Orange skin.

Body: Sherbety lemon. Lime zest. Moderate thickness mouthfeel for a lager. Popcorn. Slight gritty bitterness. Soft orange.

Finish: Lime zestiness. Moderate hop feel. Popcorn bitterness. Slight sulfur. Brown bread. Slight peppery. Slight gritty. Dry.

Conclusion: This is a tad thicker than your usual lager, not massively so, but has closer to a pale ale ...