7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
[I have had this beer many times since their opening last year, and my opinion varies from batch to batch - however, overall, I have really grown to enjoy it - full, frothy carbonation in th mouth - nice, simple but clean malt profile and a nice noble hop bite - I enjoy it quite a bit] Growler - hazy gold with minimal lace - a Helles should ot be hazy - seriously under carbonated (the growler was filled a few hours ago and sealed tightly) - lightly sweet honey in the nose, along with grassy noble hops and toasted grains - relatively innocuous sweetness up front - some toasty grain - fairly strong grassy hop character on the tail end - bitterness lingers too long on the palate - not nearly as crisp and clean as it should be, but it has potential - would like to try it properly carbonated (and with the yeast dropped completely out of it).
Tried
from Growler
on 22 Apr 2011
at 19:38
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cloudy, glowing golden beer - substantial head - nose is earthy, dusty, lightly phenolic and peppery - moderately sweet up front, with significant, tangy wheat flavors - dries out through the middle - citrus, dusty yeast, a flinty quality - some spiciness from the yeast that the pepper piles on top of - moderate phenols - spicy finish, with lingering orange and yeast - it’s good, but overdone - I feel like you can lose the pepper and orange peel and have a much better beer.
Tried
from Can
on 22 Apr 2011
at 16:36
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Tap at the brewery - cloudy copper - a bit under carbonated, and as a result, has a bit of a flabby body and watery texture - their alt had the same issue - a smack of citrus hits the palate first, followed by some bready malt - moderate acidity, but fairly subdued bitterness, considering how much hop flavor their is - a hint of sweetness through the middle - good, but a touch more bitterness would be nice to cover up that acidity.
Tried
from Draft
on 22 Apr 2011
at 16:29
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Tap at the brewery - hazy amber pour - initially sweet, with moderate doughy malt and yeastiness - dries out quickly, with light roasted nut flavos through the middle - a touch of esters - some biscuity quality on the tail end, as well as moderately peppery hops - the body is a little flabby - needs a little work, but a good attempt.
Tried
from Draft
on 22 Apr 2011
at 16:20