Miura Forbidden Blade 6pk

Meyer lemons and black “forbidden” rice give this dark brown (not quite black) pilsner its color and character, which is quite a bit milder than you might expect. The rice component is instantly evident on the tongue, which dials down the cracker crisp maltiness that makes a pilsner a pilsner. Meanwhile, there’s a healthy squeeze of citrus here, though it’s not immediately evident as Meyer lemon, percolating on the finish. The whole experience is so mild that it’s hard to find much fault with it, or much to thrill the drinker. And either way, the bold color does mess considerably with one’s expectations. 4% abv.