Citrus & Basil Sharp
Pilot in Leith, Midlothian, Scotland 🏴
Farmhouse - Saison Regular|
Score
6.85
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McCash (15986) reviewed Citrus & Basil Sharp from Pilot 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Can from Appellation Wines. Appearance - hazy golden yellow with a thin wispy head. Nose - lemon and really fresh basil leaf. Some candied citrus and light spice too. Taste - more lemon than basil this time. Still some herbs though not as easy to tell it's basil. Palate - light bodied. zesty and slightly funky finish. Overall - good.
fonefan (84235) reviewed Citrus & Basil Sharp from Pilot 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Cask @ Bow Bar, 80 West Bow, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2HH. [ As Pilot Beer Citrus and Basil Sharp ].Unclear medium orange color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is moderate malty, pale malt, spicy, basil, citrus - lemon - lime. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average to long duration, citrus, spicy, basil, pale malt, sweet malt, lime - lemon. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20160318]
Garrold (11335) reviewed Citrus & Basil Sharp from Pilot 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Tap. Pivni, York. Hazy, pale gold. Film of sticky, white head. Nose has bready malts. Soapy basil notes, like basil that is old and gone a bit aniseed. Creamy sorachi. Some citrus. Taste is light sour. Some sticky sweetness. Fairly full bodied, probably partly down to the fact it’s not served cold enough. More soapy sweetness on the finish, with a dry and bitter close.
Fergus (31281) reviewed Citrus & Basil Sharp from Pilot 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Bottle shared at the big Dave tasting at craft beer Co Islington. Many thanks to Paul for this one. Translucent golden orange coloured pour with a a uniform off white head. Aroma is big floral citrus, veg, basil a little soapy, spicy citrus, wheat. Little lavender on the nose. Flavour is composed of veg basil, spicy citrus, bready wheat, little grapey. Palate is medium grainy, frothy carbonation. Semi crisp. Lingering floral citrus. Interesting beer.
Scopey (25061) reviewed Citrus & Basil Sharp from Pilot 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle shared at Craft Islington. It pours hazy golden - amber with a thick white head. The aroma is soft, fresh, herbal big basil character, touch of funk, bread, zingy citrus and spice. The taste is crisp, tart, fresh, minerals, white bread, lemon - lime peel, grapefruit, sherbet, touch of basil and mild acidity with a dry, citrusy finish. Medium body and moderate + foamy carbonation. A touch soapy perhaps, but overall not bad.
Theydon_Bois (45766) reviewed Citrus & Basil Sharp from Pilot 9 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle split in Islo thanks to Paulo, 21/04/16. Hazed golden orange with a decent off White head. Nose is intensely floral with a light basil whisper, citric peel, white peppery spice. Taste comprises bitter citric peel, light yeast, funky, toasted grain, basil leaf. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Does what It says on the tin. Decent enough novelty saison.
Leighton (34888) reviewed Citrus & Basil Sharp from Pilot 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle shared in London - thanks to Paul. Pours lightly hazy gold with a creamy, white head. Lots of basil in the nose, suggestions of tomato sauce, lemon and lime zest. Medium sweet flavour with lots of citrus peel, bitter pine, green herbs, dough. Light bodied with average carbonation and massaging carbonation. Lightly sweet on the finish, with more zesty citrus, pine, lemon. Not bad.
WingmanWillis (38005) ticked Citrus & Basil Sharp from Pilot 9 years ago
ianwelby (4640) reviewed Citrus & Basil Sharp from Pilot 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Hazy golden beer with a distinct basil/herb aroma, with just a dash of lemon cutting through it. Flavour reverses that a bit. There’s more prominence to the hop and citrus in the flavour but there’s still a herby dryness to it and it has a strong savoury quality to it. I’m not sure how to rate this one. I can’t lie and say I’d rush back for more but I’m really pleased to have tried it. Odd one though. This might match perfectly with some food but I’m not sure if I’d ever fancy it other than that.
madmitch76 (40205) reviewed Citrus & Basil Sharp from Pilot 9 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
2nd February 2015
Hazy gold beer, decent off white head. Palate is light, semi dry and has a fine crispness. Mild seltzer. Does what it says on the tin - pleasingly lemon, not too sharp. Fruity basil, just a trace of herb. Citic dry finish with a mild lemony bitter linger. Nicely done if a tad dry.