Sight - The most outstanding part of this beer is the head that is created when poured. It stays throughout most of the beer, how a good lager is suppose to be. The color screams beer, only asking the drinker to start drinking as soon as possible.
Smell - One sniff of this beer removes any idea you would be on an island. It does not smell bad, but it does not smell like an island lager. It is more comparable to Rolling Rock or Budweiser than to Red Stripe or Crib. Saying that, it's smell reveals the use of good hops and excellent malts. It's what one would expect from Anheuser-Busch.
Taste - One gulp from this beer, just as with the smell, takes the drinker away from the island. This does not take away from the overall quality of the beer It offers a cool crisp taste that will satisfy any hot thirst. I have a serious problem with the beer, though. Being presented as an island lager when it's not. It is a standard American lager, but a good one at that. The beer has a good balance between hops and malts, adding addition and welcomed carbonation. What keeps it back is the possibility of making a more true island lager, using more hops and perhaps a bit more alcohol content, (just a bit). It is almost too smooth for a beer, as it is almost too easy to forget what you are drinking. A good beer lets you know its a beer, all the time.
Overall - As I have mentioned before, there is a distinct difference from how Land Shark is presented to how it actually is. But in my welcoming message, image is not of one of the items I judge on. I review the beer, not the image. The main theme that Land Shark has going for it is that its refreshing and easy to drink. A good choice on a hot day overall.
3 out of 5 Cheers!
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