Founders Mango Magnifico

Unfortunately, I have slipped back into seldom updating.  In my defense, I am trying to be a real human being.  I have a lot of things to post, so hopefully in the next week I can get everything back in order.  In the meantime, I meant to post a review of a Founders beer I have been wanting to try for a while.

Founders Mango Magnifico

Appearance- Golden orange with a puffy white head that sticks around longer after arouse it again with some circling of the glass.  Some noticeable sticky lacing hangs around the edges of the glass.

Smell- Initially a strong malt presence.  The habanero character sneaks up and by the middle of the beer  my nostrils begin to sting very slightly.  Slight vegetable character, possibly from the habanero.  Very slight mango, if any.

Taste- Burst of a strong malt backbone to begin the beer.  In the middle, the beer develops into a distinct mango character, but only moderate in intensity.  Some other sweet citrus character rounds out the middle including lemon with a touch of the vegetal character.  A noticeable rising heat in the back of the mouth to finish.

Mouthfeel- Medium-bodied with moderate-light carbonation.  A noticeable heat was left on the back of the tongue and throat.

Overall- The taste was above and beyond better than the smell.  I made tilapia tacos to go along with the beer.  Round out the day honoring Lou Reed as it was the day after he died.  Well known fact: You will never be as cool as Lou Reed.