7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draught at the brewery, 8/28/21.
Moderately hazy, pale-ish brass-golden with a small, white head showing moderate retention.
Really lovely nose is fruity, juicy and shows a good deal of pine-accented citrus without any excess of weird yeastiness going on. Pretty standard NEIPA though it reminds me more in the vein of the VT-style ones - lighter, hoppier and less thickly-textured. No alcohol or flaw.
In the mouth it's pleasingly juicy, with ample but not excessive bitterness and varied citrus with light tropical fruit on the side. Honey-like malts are rich and deep yet well-attenuated. Engaging carbonation and just clean and drinkable.
Moderately hazy, pale-ish brass-golden with a small, white head showing moderate retention.
Really lovely nose is fruity, juicy and shows a good deal of pine-accented citrus without any excess of weird yeastiness going on. Pretty standard NEIPA though it reminds me more in the vein of the VT-style ones - lighter, hoppier and less thickly-textured. No alcohol or flaw.
In the mouth it's pleasingly juicy, with ample but not excessive bitterness and varied citrus with light tropical fruit on the side. Honey-like malts are rich and deep yet well-attenuated. Engaging carbonation and just clean and drinkable.
Tried
on 29 Aug 2021
at 22:50
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
10 day old pint can A: Very lightly hazed medium gold with 1/2 of off white foam. Excellent retention and sheet lacing. S: Light and piney with orange or tangerine and tart cherry or plum. T: Tart and bitter at once with cherry, plum, orange and tangerine all blending with light pine, biscuit and caramel. Zesty aftertaste. M: Medium light body with gentle carbonation and light resin. O: Varied flavors are well balanced with none overpowering. Very good.
Tried
from Can
on 05 Jul 2021
at 21:21
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
11 day old can A: Poured dull deep yellow with a coarse fast falling bubbly head. S: Vinous apple/pear kolsch aroma with a bit of honey and sweet dough. T: Not nearly as sweet or fruity as the nose. In fact lightly bitter and dry flavors of lemon lime pith and toast. Tart ending. M: Feels heavier than it is with average carbonation and not even all too refreshing. O: About what I expected, which wasn't much but at least it's not a seltzer bomb. Not quite.
Tried
from Can
on 28 Jun 2021
at 23:00
5.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 5
2 week old pint can A: Rough pour yielded a 1 frothy dark beige head atop a clear rich amber body. Fair retention and lots of intricate lace S: Wheaty and yeasty aroma with dough, toast, spice and faint tart citrus hops. T: Briefly hoppy, quickly turning sour. Then a mineral or medicine note similar to epsom salt joins and ruins the last chance at good taste. M: Light, crisp and dry. Average carbonation and medicinal finish. O: I love Gizmo but it's hard to find much to like here. Not for me.
Tried
from Can
on 29 May 2021
at 22:21
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
2 week old pint can A: Poured fairly clear deep orange amber with a tall but fast falling light tan head. S: Lime pulp, pungent herbs and toasted bread with exotic woody and earthy notes. T: Jarringly tart fresh lime hits first as faint caramel and bread sweetness is unable to balance but a dry woody note lingers. M: Medium weight, average carbonation and a sour wet finish. O: Unusual and engaging but not something I could drink regularly.
Tried
from Can
on 24 May 2021
at 22:08
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
2 week old pint can A: Deep dull orange pour with faint haze and 1/2 of beige head. Long retention and thick lace patches. S: Light pine, sweet citrus and floral scent with a little caramel. T: Very bitter up front with heavy orange pith and zest. Light pine and wood linger with just a hint of caramel for the finish. M: Medium full body, spritely carbonation and rough resinous texture. O: Quite good all around and well worth a buy.
Tried
from Can
on 22 Apr 2021
at 22:30
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
3 week old pint can A: Poured a tall beige head of frothy foam atop a clear medium gold body. Impressive retention and thick lace patches. S: Muted scent of lime or other green citrus fruit, light pine and toast. T: Crisp and bitter with heavy citrus pith. Grapefruit and lemon. Pine resin then settles in and lingers into a woody, citrusy finish. M: Light body and refreshing carbonation make it feel lighter than it is. O: Just my type of beer. If they keep making it, I will keep buying it.
Tried
from Can
on 22 Mar 2021
at 23:00
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
8 day old pint can A: Poured 1/2 of white foam atop a lightly hazed pale gold body. Good retention and stringy lace. S: Muted scent of grapefruit, lemon and crackers. T: Dry, tart and bitter hop assault of grapefruit and lemon. Dry woody cracker malts do not lend much balance. M: Prickly carbonation and light body. Clean and very dry as expected. O: Fairly tasty but very one dimensional. Worth a try but gets old quick.
Tried
from Can
on 20 Feb 2021
at 22:59
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Mostly just green onion without much fruitiness. Perfect beer to send off the 45th. Some hop tang sourness left in my mouth. Murky yellow pour with ok head. Can.
Tried
from Can
on 20 Jan 2021
at 17:36
8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 9
Overall 7
Honey, banana, clove, wheat malt, and straw aroma. Slightly hazy golden yellow with giant white head. Moderately sweet honey, banana, clove, wheat malt, and mildly bitter straw flavor. Strong clove aftertaste - good body. A bit clove heavy but otherwise very solid.
Tried
from Can
on 03 Jan 2021
at 00:32