Back in 2007, Full Sail Brewing Co. (Hood River, OR) released the first of its new LTD series of seasonal beers.  LTD 01 was a medium bodied, copper colored bock.  LTD 02 was a light bodied helles bock.  LTD 03 was a crisp, medium bodied pilsner-style lager.  I had the impression when the series started that each brew would be a one-and-done production, but they’ve come back a few times here and there. That’s a good thing. I’ve particularly enjoyed the LTD 02.

New this year, LTD 04 is a single malt, single hop lager that packs a lot of flavor into it’s crystal clear, pale gold body.  It was released back in mid-December, but I’ve not seen it in Missoula until this week. The aromas are of a malty grain with no noticeable hops.  There are smooth caramel malt flavors over a fairly high carbonation.  It is very pleasant to drink with quite a full flavor on a medium, crisp body.  The 7% abv is not what you’re likely to expect from the pale golden color, but definitely matches the depth of flavor.

LTD 05 is due to be released this month and is a “copper colored lager is refreshingly smooth, with a hint of dark roast and a clean hoppy finish” according to Full Sail.  That sounds pretty darn good, too.