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Loft
New Belgium Brewing Company
- From:
- New Belgium Brewing Company
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Pale Ale
- ABV:
- 4%
- Score:
- 78
- Avg:
- 3.43 | pDev: 14.58%
- Reviews:
- 143
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Sep 03, 2018
- Added:
- Jul 31, 2002
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 3
No description / notes.
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Ratings by OStrungT:
Reviewed by OStrungT from California
4.13/5 rDev +20.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.13/5 rDev +20.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
This beer pours a light golden yellow. The head is white with a slight yellow tint to it. It looks fluffy. It fades slowly leaving thick laces. It smells very cirtusy. The aroma of hops is quite present. It smells just a little like Fat Tire. Ever so slightly biscuty. It tastes fruity. There is a strong orange flavor present. It tastes cirtusy. The hops flavor is strong, but not over aggressive. Can a flavor be strong, and mild and the same time? It tastes slightly spicy. Just a slight hint of cloves. This beer is carboneted just a little too much I think, but not enough to detract from the taste, just a little too carbonated for me. It is very smooth. Definately a good beer for a hot summer day. While the flavor is a little lacking, it is still quite decent. This beer would make a great session beer. It is low in alcohol, and the mild taste is very non aggressive. This is a great beer to drink all summer long. Definately worth a try.
Jun 12, 2005More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Bierliebhaber3 from Massachusetts
3.5/5 rDev +2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev +2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Part of the spring variety pack, this Belgian pale ale pours an amber color with a medium to thin white head that quickly dissipates. The smell is malty and slightly citrusy, possibly of orange or lime. It has a strong, almost overwhelming, malt presence with flavors of caramel, bread, and toasted oats. The hops are milder. The finish is very crisp and slightly dry. Not a bad beer, but not really too interesting either. I’m not really sure what makes this a Belgian pale ale and not just a regular pale ale. It wouldn’t make a bad session beer.
Jun 10, 2016Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada
3.18/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
3.18/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Golden color, a tiny amount of haze to it, pillowy white head, 3/5". Didn't notice anything that constituted a belgian aroma or yeast going on here.
Taste was light and provided some nice levity to the palate. Carbonation was up there. Real mild toasted malt stuffing. Mild grassy notes.
Mar 13, 2016Taste was light and provided some nice levity to the palate. Carbonation was up there. Real mild toasted malt stuffing. Mild grassy notes.
Loft from New Belgium Brewing Company
Beer rating:
78 out of
100 with
266 ratings
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