Sunday, July 29, 2012

Magic Hat Encore: Review


Magic Hat Brewing Company
South Burlington, Vermont, USA
IPA on Tour – American Wheat IPA
6.4% abv
                   
Appearance: muddy clay body with a nice two finger tan head.  Make sure to get the sediment off the bottom of the bottle.

Aroma: milder than I thought it would be.  Soft grassy hops with some wheat.  Not that interesting.   

Flavors: grassy, pine, a little twist of citrus peel; a touch of malt in the mix with nice earthy grains. 

Mouthfeel: mild-moderate bitterness, fine fizzy carbonation, a light pine note lingers. 

To the Point: overall, to me, this is an okay IPA. The grassy and pine hops seem to be the main profile here.  I think a roasted caramelized malt presence really could help here.  Just me ... What do you think?  Please leave a comment.  


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