52/100) Four Travelers

I have set myself the goal to review three beers or ciders every week for 100 weeks. I will be learning about beer and ciders more as I do this, and if I am successful in this venture, I will have tried about 300 unique drinks. If you're curious how I'm doing, the number in the post's title tells you which week I am in now.

Grapefruit Ale, Lemon Shandy, Apple Ale, Shandy

Four travelers walked into a bar. Their names were uncanny, and their mustaches unusual. With little to say, and hot and weary from their journeys, they sat down and enjoyed some libation.

Grapefruit Ale) This ale's aroma filled my nose with the punch of fresh grapefruit, but the flavors lacked the tart punch I wanted. I guess that's why this one's "illusive." Not all deception is unpleasant for the recipient though, and I enjoyed this beers light smoothness even though I preferred to smell it. ☆☆☆

Lemon Shandy) The lemon smacked of artificial citrus lemon drops, and the hefeweizen aspects were largely masked. I think instead of getting this one, you should order a shandy at your local bar. The only thing I have positive to say about this curious traveler is that he was at least smooth. ☆☆

Apple Ale) Adam and Eve's forbidden fruit? And the character on the bottle had the creepiest mustache of the bunch. The flavors were a bit too light on apple aspects, and the aroma hit like a green apple jolly rancher. I thought it lacked cinnamon so I added some. The flavor was immensely improved. ☆☆

Shandy) Nailed it. This is a lemon peel and grapefruit shandy that delights. The mix is hard to describe because the flavors are merged. I got hit with both citrus styles at the same time, and I can't complain because the result was a refreshing beverage. ☆☆☆