I popped the top off of the Session Premium Lager to find an illustration of a pair of scissors underneath the cap. Before even taking a sip, I knew that this was the perfect beer to take to a party, because it has a game built right into it. Underneath each cap is rock, paper or scissors, so opening Session beers with a friend can result in a competition.

But it’s more than a game; it’s an interesting conversation piece. This bottle isn’t your typical beer bottle. It resembles a mini-growler without a handle. It’s only 11 ounces, which isn’t that far off from a typical, 12-ounce bottle, but it’s quite a bit shorter and wider.

This beer pours a beautiful golden color, but the aroma isn’t anything special. I get the typical hints of grain but the smell is delicate and doesn’t really stand out. The taste, on the other hand, is a bit more prominent. It tastes like a typical lager with a nice, crisp finish that doesn’t linger. Refreshing is a great way to describe a sip of this beer, which isn’t always the case with a lager.

The first noticeable flavor is the hint of malt and grains, which is followed by that citrus, floral flavor that gives the beer its crisp taste. It’s not extremely carbonated and goes down nice and smooth, which really contributes to that refreshing feeling.

And I’m not the only one who enjoys this beer. The Session Premium Lager has a long list of awards to its name, including several gold medals at the World Beer Awards. It’s one of Full Sail Brewing Company’s most awarded and well-known brews.

Overall, this beer didn’t blow my mind but it was a quality, enjoyable beer that I would definitely go back to. I recommend this beer to a beginning beer drinker, looking for flavors that don’t overwhelm the palate. Some prefer those big, bold flavors, but it just goes to show that not every beer has to knock your socks off in order to get noticed.