Confluence Brewing Company The Cheese Party Pale Lager

The Confluence Brewing Company is in Des Moines, Iowa. This 4.7% ABV beer was brewed in collaboration with the American Cheese Society.

The beer pours a dark golden in color. There is nearly an inch of white foamy head that quickly dissipates. The aroma is straw, lager funk, a touch of honey and bread, with a light fruity, floral note. The taste follows the aromas note for note. There is some sweetness in the beer, but the finish is mostly dry, with very light bitterness. The beer drinks easy, a touch of smoothness, with moderately biting carbonation. This is a good, but not great, lager.