Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
6 week old pint can A: Poured a thick pale rusty colored head atop a clear, orange tinted pale gold. Long retention and thick clingy lace. S: Light citrusy scent of grapefruit and other citrus peel, zest and pith. A faint bit of caramel. T: Orange and tangerine in spades. Very fresh and bright, almost overwhelming. Eventually some wood and toast appear. M: Soft, fine carbonation gives the tongue a delicate coating. O: Truly an orange bomb. Citrus hopheads will love this. I'm a fan.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
2 week old pint can A: Crystal clear very pale yellow with a short loose head that fell quickly to bubbly patches. S: Bready or doughy with dry woody, grassy and herbal notes. T: Mildly bitter with a crisp fruity tartness suggesting underripe grapes or berries more than the usual apple or pear. Dry crackers and wood beneath. M: Softly carbonated, light and crisp with a wet puckering finish. O: Subtlety with just a bit of bold flavor produce a beautiful balance. Excellent.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
8 day old pint can A: Clear pale gold with a lasting short craggy white head . S: Sweet citrus whether orange or tangerine with light caramel or biscuit underneath. Fresh but light overall scent. T: Bitter hops feature heavy grapefruit and orange pith and zest. Malts are light and toasty. Tart, lightly bitter and dry citrus aftertaste. M: Light, crisply carbonated, clean and dry. Highly refreshing. O: Everything I love in a pale ale. Even if it is labelled a session IPA.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
6 week old pint can A: Poured clear deep orange amber with a short tan head. Long retention and thin sheets of lace. S: Malty scent of caramel and toast over herbs and orange citrus. T: Toasty and woody malts balanced by zesty citrus hops. Orange, lemon, leaf and herb hop notes but the overall flavor leans a bit malty. M: Light, crisp, clean and easy drinking. O: Solid in every way but outstanding in none. A good versatile beer.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5
16oz can pours a murky watermelon color with a ring of white head. Nose has watermelon, malt, pickle spices, grape. Flavor is malty with some citrus, herbs. VERY harsh finish.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Blood orange. Some grapefruit. Pours golden orange with head. Golden pour with ok head. Light tangy finish.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Grapefruit, rind included. Golden pour with good head and lacing. Bitter finish verging on astringent. Can from Brewmasters.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Month old pint can A: Poured a tall thick white head atop a clear pale gold body. Long retention and thick sheets of lace. S: Fresh citrus. Mainly grapefruit and lemon, pith and zest. T: Woody and bitter with the same citrus factors from the nose plus some tart pulp, floral notes and caramel sweetness at the end. M: Light bodied, crisply carbonated and lightly resinous. O: Not great but pretty good although too strong for the style.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
11 day old pint can A: Hazy yellow with 1 of long lasting off white foam and patchy lace. S: Bright lemon and grapefruit citrus, pineapple and sweet bread. T: Bitter and sweet at once. Grapefruit pith fades to lemon and grapefruit pulp and wafer cookie sweetness. Bitter grapefruit lingers. M: Light, smooth textured and clean with fine carbonation. O: Not complex but actually a bit restrained and nicely balanced. Very nice.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Glad I'm not an accountant like the one pictured! Apricot and less guava. Clear golden amber pour. Lots of green onion. Can.