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7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Poured into a becher pint glass, the appearance was a semi-burnt orange/copper color. Finger’s worth of white foamy head. Messy lace.
The aroma starts off with some sweet orange zest, some lemon peel and then some grassy hops. Caramel and toffee malts play with the balance along with some breadiness.
The flavor leans malty sweet with a nice clean taste upon my tongue. Well balanced in the aftertaste and leads well into the finish.
On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fair sessionability about it. Carbonation felt fine as it is.
Overall, good American pale ale that I could come back to if given the chance.
Tried from Can on 08 Nov 2016 at 16:47


7/10
Tried on 05 Nov 2016 at 16:46


7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
750 ml bottle. For those outside of New Jersey, the reference to the 34’ bald eagle sign is the Anheuser Busch brewer in Newark next to the Airport. This beer pours bright gold with a small frothy white head, very similar in appearance to the "king of beers" produced at the above mentioned brewery. That is where the similarity ends. Subtle grainy malt nose mixes with grassy, floral hops. First sip is bittersweet maltiness and peppery hops. The hops take control and dominate the palate. The mix of European and American Pacific Northwest hops provide a big complex bitterness you won’t find in "America’s beer". The finish is dry and spicy, with a hint of warming alcohol. As far as I can tell, no beechwood aging or Clydesdale horses were used to produce this Pilsner.
Tried from Bottle on 15 Oct 2016 at 22:08


7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
From a 12 oz. bottle. Pours a clear amber with an off white head. Aroma of nuts and citrus. Flavors include some wintergreen notes. Moderately bitter finish.
Tried from Bottle on 12 Oct 2016 at 18:24

8.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8
750 ml bottle. Pours pale gold with a large frothy white head that dissipates quickly. fragrant fresh yeasty nose with a hint of herbs and pine. First sip yields tart, bready notes. Earthy malt and sharp citrus peel as well. Slight peppery bitterness in middle, like bitter greens and mustard seed. Dry spicy finish accentuated with some sour notes. Very tasty and a good example of the French Saison style. Very hard to find, but worth seeking out.
Tried from Bottle on 30 Sep 2016 at 21:09

7.3/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottle: Poured a hazy white yellow with white head. Coffee forward with some hops. Taste is super coffee beans with some light hops.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Sep 2016 at 22:38

7.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
12 oz. bottle with a best by date of 12/7/2016. Clear in color gold with slow steady carbonation. Aroma is similar to sake mixed with light pine and mild fruit.

Interesting flavor; mango in the center followed by rice with a lightly piney, lingering bitterness. Bitterness is moderate to strong with a lasting effect. Body is medium with a decent mouthfeel. I definitely appreciate the substitution of the yeast for the rice. Creative.
Tried from Bottle on 27 Aug 2016 at 17:06