New Brew Thursday: 'Subtle Victories' from Origin Beer Project

Over the weekend I was able to make a trip to Buttonwoods Brewery with my girlfriend and another couple friend of ours and we had a great time. While I was there, I was able to pick up my order from Origin Beer Project which included their sequel to ‘Small Victories’ (check out that review HERE) one of my favorite beers from last year, their new lager ‘Subtle Victories’.

‘Subtle Victories’ pours into the glass with a rich amber color and a light brown head. It has rich malty notes with a subtle (see what I did there) note of oak from the foeder. The taste is fantastic. it has an impossibly light mouthfeel with a nice soft malty taste that is both crisp and clean with a slight maltiness that lingers on the back of the tongue just ever so slightly. Coming in at 5.5% ABV it is perfectly crushable while still having the perfect amount of body. ‘Subtle Victories’ is a great sequel to ‘Small Victories’ and it continues Origin Beer Projects run up the RI brewery power rankings.

New Brew Thursday: 'Small Victories' from Origin Beer Project

The phrase “when God closes a door, he opens a window” often applies to difficult times in one’s life. However, in this context, it applies to Rhode Island Breweries. On Monday I wrote about my trip to Community Bruin and its unfortunate closing. However, last Saturday was the grand opening of the state’s newest brewery, Origin Beer Project. Operating out of Buttonwoods Brewery and only offering cans to go (for now) they debuted with three beers and while they are all worth trying, ‘Small Victories’ is my standout.

‘Small Victories’ is a Czech Pale lager that is absolutely fantastic. While I do love my IPAs this beauty is the perfect change-of-pace beer or for those who just want something light. It pours into the glass a very pale yellow and almost nearly, perfectly clear with a small off-white head. Its notes are extremely crisp and clean with a taste to match. It has a slightly oaky aftertaste that lingers just long enough to make the flavor slightly more complex and clocking in a 3.5% ABV it is INSANELY crushable. I highly recommend getting out to Origin Beer Project to get your hands on this beauty before they run out.