5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
This was missing something. Typical hazy wheat beer appearance, but lacked the rich head I was expecting. Yeasty aroma, but none of the fruity esters typical of German Hefeweizens. Refreshing but largely unremarkable.
Tried
on 06 Feb 2004
at 08:05
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Dark brown, almost black. Almost no head. Reminded me of rootbeer without the fizz. Smell-- slightly roasted, though nothing I haven't smelled before. Taste: roasted nuts, caramel, coffee; slightly bitter, nothing but ordinaryness here. Mouthfeel: a bit light... could use some more kick! Not a bad beer by any means.
Tried
on 02 Feb 2004
at 19:17
4.8/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5
Looks like cheap mainstream beer: yellow (not gold), small head. Some lacing. Smells cheap. Grass with a kick. Nice flavor, thought a bit on the thin side. Pleasant... Pretty thin mouthfeel... watery... Drinkable beer, but not good enough to buy again...
Tried
on 02 Feb 2004
at 18:44
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Appearance: nice deep amber with a small, long lasting head. Tons of carbonation. Smell: Nice, with a hint of sweetness. Tatse: Nice and smooth going in, a bit of a "copper" aftertaste I'm not crazy about (tastes like if you put your fingers in your mouth after counting change all day). The taste is above average until the aftertaste, so it evens it out to average. Mouthfeel: Nice feeling. Not too thick, not thin. I'd have to say that this beer is drinkable. I might change my mind after a few, but as I sit here and drink my first one as I type, I'd say I might check this out again.
Tried
on 02 Feb 2004
at 18:41
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Appearance: deep orange with a very thick, fluffy head that lasts; lots of lacing. Smell: wow! flowers, apricots, and mangoes is what I was reminded of... a carribean summer day... ahhh. This is the version of the IPA that I enjoy. Taste: Has a nice sweet peach/grapefruit flavor, with a tangy bitter aftertaste. This is really nice! Mouthfeel: nice & smooth Drinkability: this is a nice beer that will make my rotation!
Tried
on 01 Feb 2004
at 15:34
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
This pours out a brown beer with nice ruby highlights. There are aspects of a Porter and a Scottish Ale here. The nice thing is that their beers come in a sample pack "mixed litter" so you don't have to suffer through 5 more if there's one or two in there you don't care for. Not a bad beer, but it might disappoint a purist looking for a good Scottish Ale.
Tried
on 01 Feb 2004
at 06:48
6.4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Slightly hazy golden in color, no head in sight. (Where is it??) Interesting smell... can't quite place it. Banana? Taste... ahh yes, that's banana. How odd. But good! Average mothfeel, maybe a bit more. Wanted more out of this, oh well. Decent once-in-awhile beer.
Tried
from Can
on 29 Jan 2004
at 22:19
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
This tastes like the traditional English IPA's might have tasted before they watered them all down. Not at all an unpleasant IPA.
Tried
on 02 Jan 2004
at 14:19
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Flying Dog's forte is their Pale Ale Dept. This is a thirst quenching hoppy Cascade pleaser. Good beer.
Tried
on 02 Jan 2004
at 14:16
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Kölsch needs more assertiveness and this ale falls into that same category. Pleasant unoffensive, but no outstanding characteristics. Light and refreshing although a little light bodied.
Tried
on 02 Jan 2004
at 14:13