8.1/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
As with most of their beers, I've had a number of cans of it at various times, as it's so damned cheap and such a good value. Most recently a six pack of cans on 8/5/17.
Lightly-to-minimally hazy, bright, copper-tinted golden with a large, frothy, well-retained, white head atop.
The nose demonstrates the lush, minimally acidic, ruby red-like grapefruit juice but is well-integrated with both hop and beer character, as soft but ample base malts add honey, biscuit, light caramel to balance while the hop character itself contributes more citrus and light tropical notes. Melon and very light bubble gum from the yeast are noted in the background and neither resin nor alcohol shows forth.
Soft, well-carbonated, with a malty texture and a good deal of residual sweetness, though the bubble gummy yeast and juicy, fruity hops add to that perception, as it's still well-attenuated. No resin or alcohol and lots of grapefruit, of course. Spicy, floral and very juicy at points with no resin or alcohol. Excellent beer and packed with flavor for its size.
Lightly-to-minimally hazy, bright, copper-tinted golden with a large, frothy, well-retained, white head atop.
The nose demonstrates the lush, minimally acidic, ruby red-like grapefruit juice but is well-integrated with both hop and beer character, as soft but ample base malts add honey, biscuit, light caramel to balance while the hop character itself contributes more citrus and light tropical notes. Melon and very light bubble gum from the yeast are noted in the background and neither resin nor alcohol shows forth.
Soft, well-carbonated, with a malty texture and a good deal of residual sweetness, though the bubble gummy yeast and juicy, fruity hops add to that perception, as it's still well-attenuated. No resin or alcohol and lots of grapefruit, of course. Spicy, floral and very juicy at points with no resin or alcohol. Excellent beer and packed with flavor for its size.
Tried
from Can
on 10 Jan 2018
at 10:16
7.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Pours a slightly hazy, pale light yellow, with good-sized head. Aroma has some grassiness and some citrus notes. Flavor is a bit strange. There's an upfront sweetness, with a weird astringent quality. A touch of lemon, some other citrus and tropical fruit. There's quite a hop wallop waiting in the wings. Finish is bitter, pine and spruce. It's really not bad.
Tried
on 30 Nov 2017
at 16:08
8.1/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
6 pack of cans drunk 7/22/17.
Well-carbonated, white head-topped, moderately hazy, apricot-maize-golden body. Retention is high.
Soft bubble gum-like esters emanate from the English yeast, obviously redolent of Tree House, as juicy fruits galore explode and tons of papaya, mango and red grapefruit trail off in to a strong dose of caramel-drizzled honey. Light biscuit character tempers it somewhat and there’s just a touch of spicy, more citric-focused hoppiness, as well, to keep things a little more balanced. No resin, alcohol, or flaw.
Soft, malty and pretty well-attenuated, but still containing lots of rich honey. High, but engaging carbonation benefits from giving it time to breath while juicy fruits and English yeast esters provide endless complexities of mango, apple, strawberry, bubble gum, watermelon and so on. Bitterness is medium and helps balance while a touch of biscuity dryness persists through to the end. Clean and very drinkable, but surprisingly big-bodied for a session IPA of its size (though I guess it’s already on the high-end of the abv spectrum for a session beer).
Well-carbonated, white head-topped, moderately hazy, apricot-maize-golden body. Retention is high.
Soft bubble gum-like esters emanate from the English yeast, obviously redolent of Tree House, as juicy fruits galore explode and tons of papaya, mango and red grapefruit trail off in to a strong dose of caramel-drizzled honey. Light biscuit character tempers it somewhat and there’s just a touch of spicy, more citric-focused hoppiness, as well, to keep things a little more balanced. No resin, alcohol, or flaw.
Soft, malty and pretty well-attenuated, but still containing lots of rich honey. High, but engaging carbonation benefits from giving it time to breath while juicy fruits and English yeast esters provide endless complexities of mango, apple, strawberry, bubble gum, watermelon and so on. Bitterness is medium and helps balance while a touch of biscuity dryness persists through to the end. Clean and very drinkable, but surprisingly big-bodied for a session IPA of its size (though I guess it’s already on the high-end of the abv spectrum for a session beer).
Tried
from Can
on 13 Nov 2017
at 13:31
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Can thanks to Seth. Pours a hazy yellow with small white head that lasts. The aroma is strong dank and citrus. Medium body, juicy, citrus and pine, light bitterness, very good.
Tried
from Can
on 09 Nov 2017
at 21:16
7.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can. Pours hazy yellow, large white fluffy head, dissipates slowly, loads of clumpy lacing. Aroma is quite pleasant, grapefruit, mango, a hint of cat piss, dank. Flavor is light sweet, light plus bitter, dank, citrus, hints of cat piss. Medium body. Pretty solid IMO.
Tried
from Can
on 06 Nov 2017
at 20:56
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Pours hazy orange into a shaker. Bubbly white head with little retention recedes to nothing. Sour orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit aromas. Grapefruit peel, pith and pulp front to back.
Tried
on 05 Sep 2017
at 21:05
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Can pour into shaker pint glass from One Stop Market. Appearance is hazy yellow with tons of sparkle, finger-width white foamy head with good retention and trace lacing. Aroma is cereal grain, light tart. ?Wheat/estery character like a saison? Taste is restrained bacon over cracker malt and hint of tart. Palate is light bodied with thin texture, soft carbonation and finish as taste. Overall, at least the smoke/bacon flavor doesn’t whack you over the head, but it could be a bit stronger. Mild all around.
Tried
from Can
on 26 Aug 2017
at 17:49
7.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
6 pack of cams drunk 7.1 and 7.2.17
Dark copper with both maize and auburn hues, high clarity and a large, off-white, well-retained head atop.-
Smoke phenols show strong pepper and woodsmoke as fruity esters of cherry and even mild banana. Cereal-like malts add strength to the nose while light caramel and brown bread build complexity. Fruity, softly smokey and quite dry for a rauchbier, at least based on the nose.
Rich toffee and caramel malts are cut by strong bread and specialty malt acidity. High attenuation and a fairly supple texture but for a bit of bare grain at times. Fruity and with mild but well-developed smoke character. Strong carbonation needs time to breath. In the end, some acidity and breadiness builds up a bit too much, fatiguing the palate, but otherwise it’s done well.
Dark copper with both maize and auburn hues, high clarity and a large, off-white, well-retained head atop.-
Smoke phenols show strong pepper and woodsmoke as fruity esters of cherry and even mild banana. Cereal-like malts add strength to the nose while light caramel and brown bread build complexity. Fruity, softly smokey and quite dry for a rauchbier, at least based on the nose.
Rich toffee and caramel malts are cut by strong bread and specialty malt acidity. High attenuation and a fairly supple texture but for a bit of bare grain at times. Fruity and with mild but well-developed smoke character. Strong carbonation needs time to breath. In the end, some acidity and breadiness builds up a bit too much, fatiguing the palate, but otherwise it’s done well.
Tried
on 25 Aug 2017
at 17:06
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Pours murky yellow into a shaker. Bubbly head recedes to nothing. Smoked band aid aromas. Soft with caramel and mild smoke upfront turning to bacon in the lasting finish.
Tried
on 24 Jul 2017
at 19:43
8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Imported from my RateBeer account as Fort Hill Jigsaw Jazz (by Fort Hill Brewery):
Aroma: 9/10, Appearance: 4/5, Taste: 9/10, Palate: 4/5, Overall: 18/20, MyTotalScore: 4.4/5
18/VII/17 - 12Fl. Oz. can from a trade @ Klaas' place - BB: n/a, canned: n/a, but very fresh (2017-1047) Thanks to Ryan for the trade!
Cloudy bright yellow to orange beer, creamy yellowish head, pretty stable, adhesive, leaving a nice lacing in the glass. Aroma: lovely, very fruity, pineapple, peaches, passion fruit. MF: soft carbon, medium to full body. Taste: lots of citrus, pretty sweet, malty, lots of ripe tropical fruits, some marzipan, very nice stuff. Aftertaste: gentle bitterness, citrus, resinous, grapefruit, pineapple, some citrus, so damn good! Love this stuff!
Aroma: 9/10, Appearance: 4/5, Taste: 9/10, Palate: 4/5, Overall: 18/20, MyTotalScore: 4.4/5
18/VII/17 - 12Fl. Oz. can from a trade @ Klaas' place - BB: n/a, canned: n/a, but very fresh (2017-1047) Thanks to Ryan for the trade!
Cloudy bright yellow to orange beer, creamy yellowish head, pretty stable, adhesive, leaving a nice lacing in the glass. Aroma: lovely, very fruity, pineapple, peaches, passion fruit. MF: soft carbon, medium to full body. Taste: lots of citrus, pretty sweet, malty, lots of ripe tropical fruits, some marzipan, very nice stuff. Aftertaste: gentle bitterness, citrus, resinous, grapefruit, pineapple, some citrus, so damn good! Love this stuff!
Tried
from Can
on 18 Jul 2017
at 18:00