BEER REVIEW: 366

BREWER: Olympic Brewery, Attica, Greece

STYLE: Lager

ABV: 5%

VESSEL: 500ml green bottle

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DATE OF POST: 12th October 2024

 

JYMI SAY’S…

So, just over a year ago today I awoke at 3am. Not because I needed a wee, that was at 2am, but because I was off to find some Autumn sun with my family along with my sisters brood. Yes, we were heading to the island of Corfu, Greece, and had a plane to catch.

So we set sail for London Luton Airport and then beyond to our week of max relax in the Mediterranean sun!

We were due to land late morning and our villa was only an hour drive from the airport. The plan was for me and my crew to pop to the Lidl next to the airport to grab lunch and dinner for the day along with some beers and wine. My sister and brother-in-law were going to head straight to the villa with their younger children to settle in while we were grabbing the essential supplies.

Now the first bump in the road was that Lidl wasn’t open. Why? Yeah, it was Sunday. Haha. So my wife and I had to hatch a plan. How were we going to get hold of food and booze??

And unfortunately, it was I, Jymi, that came up with the stinker…

Look (I went full Aussie for a second), I reckon the first shop we pass that sells ANYTHING we hit and just grab what we can? Who knows if anything will be open? We just have to take what we can get when we see it. No one agreed with me, but on the plus side no one disagreed with me either, so I took it as a positive.

Within 5 minutes (for the story it’s important to remember that it was an hour drive to the villa) we stumbled across a store. Authentic? yes, but other than dried pasta it was pretty unclear what anything was. Stacked? yes, there was a plethora of things to choose from but other than dried pasta, it was unclear what anything was.

So in my infinite wisdom, and natural sense of curiosity, I didn’t go for the pasta, but something that resembled a pizza.

It was then onto the booze situation. At last it was obvious what was what. So a couple bottles of wine and a couple four packs of beer were loaded into the cart. Yes it was obvious it was beer and wine, but quality? Yeah, no one other than locals could be sure.

For context we passed about 10 other shops on route to the villa that looked soooooooo much nicer and, were open! No one said anything, but I could feel the eyes on me. Ooooooh I could feel the eyes.

Anyway,

On popping the first beer once settled at the villa it became apparent that my choice was a very bad one. Literally one of the worst brews I’ve ever tasted! Which after a day of traveling and sitting in 30º sun, next to a pool that made us feel like we had won the lottery is really saying something! The pizzaesqe object was also an ultimate fail. Ooooooooh the eyes. But the tunes were on and the wine was ok so we made it through.

Day 2 rolled around and it was time to hit the proper local store.  Some amazing hand-made onsite houmous, tzatziki and pitta was purchased as well as the obvious essentials and also a load of our beer today, Mythos.

However, before we tucked into the day’s haul, we decided to hire a boat and take a trip down the east side of the island to a restaurant for lunch. Now, I must be honest, by the time lunchtime rocked around I was kinda craving a decent beer. After travelling from the UK to Greece in the early AM and then having the disappointment of the shocking beer on arrival to the villa surely, now was the time?

And oh my… was it!

And what drinks can I get for you? Said the lovely waiter.

Can I please have a large bottle of Mythos. Said Jymi.

Not many minutes later it arrived alongside an ultra chilled handled thickened slim glass.

I poured. I sipped. And sitting literally 1mm from the sea I consumed what at that exact moment in time was the best beer IN THE WORLD! That sip will live with me forever.

But here we are today. It’s Autumn in the UK. I’m sitting at my lovely beer testing table yes, but said table is in my unheated slightly damp garage. I know Mythos was never or will ever be the best beer in the world but surely, surely it will be decent?? Situation can’t affect us that much? Can it?

And I’m pleased to say, it is decent. Not out of this world no, but for a fairly mass produced lager it’s actually really, really good!

Mythos is crisp and crushable for sure. It’s probably lacking a little bit of a punch seeing as it’s coming in at 5%, but it defo goes down well. I think what really brings this brew out from lager mediocrity is the fact that there is a slight element of savoury kicking around. Fine hints of salt and spice move Mythos ever so slightly towards a Pilsner. Let me state now that it is definitely NOT a Pilsner, but there are without doubt hints.

The bottles I got for Sammy and I to test were a little on the spenny side but if I saw Mythos for a little bit cheaper I would defo be picking up a set for my fridge and would almost certainly turn into my go to lager for when the time was right.

All things considered, it’s top work really.

Jymi’s Rating: 71%

 

SAMMY SAY’S…

The bottle? Not bad. That green glass definitely gives it a refreshing, summery vibe, and I gotta hand it to them for the bottle cap design. It’s got a bit of flair, but watch out—you might end up with a couple nicks during a session from those sharp edges. Overall, solid effort, nothing magical, but it gets the job done.

Smells like… well, a lager. No surprises here. There’s a hint of crispness, but it’s definitely in that mass-produced realm. Not unpleasant, just a bit too familiar. It’s not a nose that’ll transport you to some enchanted forest, but it’ll let you know you’ve got a cold one in hand.

With the taste, Mythos plays it straight, no tricks here. It’s a solid, dependable lager—crisp, refreshing, and hits all the right notes, especially on a hot day. Nothing complex, but sometimes you don’t need that. Just a clean, no-nonsense beer that gets the job done. There’s a little saltiness at the end, which adds a nice twist and keeps you coming back for another sip. If you’re looking for something simple and satisfying, this is it.

In the mouth is where Mythos shines. It’s an easy-drinker, no doubt about it. You could knock back a few of these without any effort. It’s got that perfect balance of refreshment and crispness, making it ideal for lazy afternoons or long nights.

Mythos is a solid lager that doesn’t overcomplicate things. It’s crisp, refreshing, and reliable—exactly what you’d want on a hot day when all you need is something to cool you down. While it’s not going to blow your mind, it delivers exactly what it promises: a classic, straight-forward lager experience with a touch of saltiness at the end to keep things interesting. You could easily make this your go-to for a laid-back session.

Sammy’s Rating: 71%

 

MUSE ON BOOZE RATING: 71%

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