Mandarin Nectar
Alpine Beer Company in Alpine, California, United States 🇺🇸
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Score
6.34
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6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle- pours gold white head- nose and taste of honey, coriander, orange zest - medium body
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Jun 2016
at 21:00
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Sampled on draft this beer poured a dark orange-amber color with a medium sized foamy white head that left minimal lacing. The aroma was dry and malty with a bit of orange. The flavor was dry, dusty and musty with an off orange note. Medium length finish. Medium body. Meh.
Tried
from Draft
on 08 May 2016
at 12:16
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
This was poured into a becher pint glass.
The appearance was a mild hazy burnt orange color with a semi-transparency about it. Carbonation could be seen rising at a nice pace. One finger-ed white foamy head dissipated at a nice pace. Moderate amount of messy lacing slides into the beer.
The smell starts off with the sweet mandarin orange over top of some orange zest (lightly spiced) then the coriander echoes in nicely underneath.
The taste follows the smell nicely. Zesty to sweet orange aftertaste. Delicate lightly spiced finish.
On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a good sessionable feel to it. Carbonation runs fairly light. Bitter to harsh feels seem decent.
Overall, as a \"herbed/spice/vegetable beer\" it definitely works. I’d have again.
The appearance was a mild hazy burnt orange color with a semi-transparency about it. Carbonation could be seen rising at a nice pace. One finger-ed white foamy head dissipated at a nice pace. Moderate amount of messy lacing slides into the beer.
The smell starts off with the sweet mandarin orange over top of some orange zest (lightly spiced) then the coriander echoes in nicely underneath.
The taste follows the smell nicely. Zesty to sweet orange aftertaste. Delicate lightly spiced finish.
On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a good sessionable feel to it. Carbonation runs fairly light. Bitter to harsh feels seem decent.
Overall, as a \"herbed/spice/vegetable beer\" it definitely works. I’d have again.
Tried
on 06 May 2016
at 19:53
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Very mild honeysuckle and orange nose. Clear amber, medium yellow head, great retention. Honey and orange, not real strong. Honeysuckle finish. Medium body, easy carbonation. Refreshing.
Tried
on 17 Apr 2016
at 21:36
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
22 oz bottle poured into a Spiegelau tulip. Clear golden orange with half a finger of off-white head. Aromas of nice orange fruit and peel, light herb. Tastes of orange fruit and peel, candied orange, light floral and herb, sweet honey. Medium body with a dry finish. Kinda weird.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Apr 2016
at 19:18
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle thanks to Justin. Pours a clear gold with medium frothy white head leaving spotty lacing. The aroma is strong orange peel and floral. Medium mouth, light citrus, floral hop, fruity malt, decent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Apr 2016
at 18:15
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Best By date of 4 AUG 2016. Hazy Amber color, very thin white head in a chalice. Aroma is a good amount of oranges, mild honey and subtle coriander.
The flavor shows oranges upfront with a subtle honey base. Coriander spice is very mild but here for certain with a mild bite for balance. Mouthfeel has a very light syrup/ slick feel. (Not a negative factor) I really don’t understand why many raters don’t like this? It’s basically a Belgian Wit beer with some orange blossom honey. It is super easy to drink and is a nice brew to sip on a warm spring evening. I like it.
The flavor shows oranges upfront with a subtle honey base. Coriander spice is very mild but here for certain with a mild bite for balance. Mouthfeel has a very light syrup/ slick feel. (Not a negative factor) I really don’t understand why many raters don’t like this? It’s basically a Belgian Wit beer with some orange blossom honey. It is super easy to drink and is a nice brew to sip on a warm spring evening. I like it.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Apr 2016
at 21:17
4.6/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 4.5
Texture 4
Overall 4
Tap industry. Pale yellow with a nice head. Odd dirty water aroma. Taste is hoppy yet it does have some fruit in the background. Could be a little more civilized. Easy going overall, not bad for a fruit beer.
Tried
from Draft
on 09 Apr 2016
at 12:38
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
On draft at Spacebar. Pours a clear gold with an off white head. Breadt aroma. Flavors of butterscotch. Smooth finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Mar 2016
at 18:07
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Keg at Beer Run. Clear golden, thin creamy tan head, good retention. Aroma of citrus, candied citrus, honey, pale malt. The taste is candied citrus, orange, pith, pale malt. Medium bodied, well balanced.
Tried
from Can
on 18 Feb 2016
at 20:15