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Beer #39 - The River Company Resturant and Brewery Fairlawn’s Finest Cream Lager

Style: Cream Lager
Purchased at: BrewDo Fest
What makes this beer different: Honey
Will I be drinking this again: Definitely
Grade: A


Comments:
This was one of the many brews I chose to sample at the BrewDo Fest this past weekend in Blacksburg, VA at First & Main. This beer was hands down my favorite overall. It had excellent complexion, lacing, smell, head, and taste. My two favorite things about this beer is the amarillo hops and the wonderful blend/tone of honey. This restaurant/brewery is conveniently located down the road in Radford, VA. I plan to make a trip down soon to pair a dish with this beer; will update once I do so!


Recommendations:
Liz got us some of the tempura battered onion rings, made with red onions and spicy batter ... they were AMAZING and I would pair this brew with them anytime!

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