Leinenkuges Creamy Dark- Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company.

Now I know this isnt what you would call a Stout or a Porter. Linnie’s calls it an American Dark Lager. Not even sure what that is really,, but this beer is a gateway to the dark side for many people. I have lost count of how many of these I have drank, especially this time of year.

Just opening the twist off cap you get a nice whiff of chocolate. Not much for roast though. There is a very appealing sweetness that mingles with a grainy bit, almost like one of those choclate no-bake cookies.

Before I even get to a sip the thin head dissapears completely. But in that sip you get nearly what had in the nose, powdered coco with just a mild sweetness. You do get some roast in the taste, but it is very much a background thing. I hate to say its got “lager characteristics” But it really does. Its clean, nothing as far as a yeast profile, and nearly nothing in the way of hop contribution.

The light sweetness and light coco, low bittered with middle of the road carbonation mixed with a nice finish and light body makes this beer quite refreshing really. You want to have another right away.

As much as coco or chocolate was mentioned here, I would in no way call this a dessert beer. If you blindfolded someone, I bet they would say this is a blonde ale or a light lager with hints of that chocolate. Solid beer here, and always a good choice to hand to someone who is a bit leary yet of dark beers.

This beer hits all of my buttons. I wish they made bombers of this. The manbuns would be all over it. 4.5/5