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Sun Block
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
- From:
- Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
- New York, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Wheat Beer
- ABV:
- 4.5%
- Score:
- 82
- Avg:
- 3.62 | pDev: 12.98%
- Reviews:
- 66
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Oct 04, 2018
- Added:
- Jul 05, 2007
- Wants:
- 9
- Gots:
- 50
As the sun starts to peek out from around the dark winter clouds, it is a clear reminder that brighter days lie ahead. Deviating from the original recipe, this new and improved Sun Block comes with a little more oomph in flavor, but still has that great summertime body.
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Ratings by CHickman:
Reviewed by CHickman from New York
3.98/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours very hazy yellow color with a ton of sediment chunks floating in it and bubbles racing up like champagne to a 2 finger foamy snow white head that faded on the slower side and left a ring on top around the edge and decent foamy lacing.
Smells of citrus hops and lemon zest front, followed by sweet malt, light yeast, biscuit, caramel, floral hops and mild spices; smells very summery and refreshing, and while pretty basic all of the different aromas are distinct and pleasant.
Tastes like it smells with citrus hops and lemon zest front, sweet malt, yeast, biscuit, caramel, grains, Ritz Cracker, floral hops and mild spices like coriander and pepper; very refreshing with a nice combo of hop fruityness and malt/grain balance. Label states a hoppy wheat beer and that’s what it tastes like.
Mouthfeel and body are light and crisp and almost thin, with low fizzy carbonation and a sweet hoppy lemon finish that is not really bitter, but more grainy and clean as it fades.
I’m going to have to get more of these next summer and down them while it’s hot out as this was a very tasty wheat beer and would be perfect for the summer.
Nov 11, 2013Smells of citrus hops and lemon zest front, followed by sweet malt, light yeast, biscuit, caramel, floral hops and mild spices; smells very summery and refreshing, and while pretty basic all of the different aromas are distinct and pleasant.
Tastes like it smells with citrus hops and lemon zest front, sweet malt, yeast, biscuit, caramel, grains, Ritz Cracker, floral hops and mild spices like coriander and pepper; very refreshing with a nice combo of hop fruityness and malt/grain balance. Label states a hoppy wheat beer and that’s what it tastes like.
Mouthfeel and body are light and crisp and almost thin, with low fizzy carbonation and a sweet hoppy lemon finish that is not really bitter, but more grainy and clean as it fades.
I’m going to have to get more of these next summer and down them while it’s hot out as this was a very tasty wheat beer and would be perfect for the summer.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by dacrza1 from New Jersey
3.43/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.43/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
DATE: June 19, 2016... At my second Father's Day at the Draught House--forty beers on tap and a free dinner! Can't beat that... drinking from a Miller Lite pint... starts with a frothy, crater-like off-white head that settles to a thin film... clear, golden body--but does NOT look filtered... faint pepper and banana, with some malty biscuit... strong rye suggestions, with aromatic flowery aromas providing some .. the flavor is pepper and biscuit, with lemony hops and Saaz-like pilsener, both of which are softened by the wheat... medium-bodied, with a refreshing, lighthearted passage to the throat, but no staying power here... pairing well with the bourbon pepper steak I ordered, though a bit light for the task... as a kickstarter for my Father's Day, a winner... a beer that could be sessioned, but not as bright as promised...
Jun 22, 2016Reviewed by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island
3.62/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.62/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
On-tap 5/15/2016 at Flynn’s in Mansfield, MA, served in a tulip glass.
A: The beer is a light gold color, with a medium white head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains citrus, wheat, light caramelized malts and a good amount of hops.
T: The taste starts out with a strong citrusy lemon flavor followed by some breadiness from wheat and a hearty but not too heavy malt character. The hops presence is mild but complementary and brings a good balance. The after-taste is slightly bready and slightly sweet.
M: Crisp and smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
O: Tasty but somehow reminds me of Lemon Pledge, goes down easily, not too filling, mild kick, good representation of style, this is a solid beer to drink for a while.
May 15, 2016A: The beer is a light gold color, with a medium white head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains citrus, wheat, light caramelized malts and a good amount of hops.
T: The taste starts out with a strong citrusy lemon flavor followed by some breadiness from wheat and a hearty but not too heavy malt character. The hops presence is mild but complementary and brings a good balance. The after-taste is slightly bready and slightly sweet.
M: Crisp and smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
O: Tasty but somehow reminds me of Lemon Pledge, goes down easily, not too filling, mild kick, good representation of style, this is a solid beer to drink for a while.
Sun Block from Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
82 out of
100 with
303 ratings
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