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From:
New Belgium Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.5 | pDev: 13.71%
Reviews:
185
Ratings:
335
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 11, 2019
Added:
Jan 13, 2007
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  11
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Ratings by ElGordo:
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Reviewed by ElGordo from Oregon

3.65/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This came into the store this week and I've been really anxious to try it since it sounds so strange. Body is a lightly hazy golden color topped by a half inch of creamy, stark white head that retains fairly well. Light, herby aroma is somewhere between that of a Belgian blonde and an American adjunct lager - delicate, spicy aromas blend with those of cheap adjunct malt. Strange.
Palate is light and herby. Up front a little bit of sweetness, imparted perhaps by the goji berries. Light herbs - wormwood (I guess), a little thyme - come through before the swallow, with a light citrusy finish. Body is rather spritzy and very refreshing. Wasn't sure how I'd like something like this, but I think it may be a great springtime thirst quencher. If only the weather would warm up a little while it's still on the shelves.
Jan 22, 2007
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.1 by Dalbeast from Wyoming

May 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by kjkinsey from Texas

Nov 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.83 by pat_mcd19 from California

Sep 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.49 by Squire from Mississippi

May 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by Whiskeydeez from Kansas

May 17, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.11/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Gold colored beer, some haziness going on. Small head, decent lacing, average retention.

Minimal aroma escaping, lemonbread.

Same in the taste, mild bitter/tart aspect. Plenty of carbonation, hops stay away. Something to push into spring with I guess. No off flavors.
Dec 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.34 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Nov 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.67 by Darkwing from California

Feb 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ButtomsUp from Missouri

Nov 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Nov 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by ac22rush from California

Oct 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by DeadeyeOTDO from Arizona

Oct 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by wrightst from Maryland

Sep 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Basoos1 from Oklahoma

Sep 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by zestar from California

Aug 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by CraigTravor from California

Jul 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by backslide311 from Colorado

Jun 22, 2014
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Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 335 ratings