Hook & Ladder Golden Ale
Hook & Ladder Brewing Company (No. 2)

Hook & Ladder Golden AleHook & Ladder Golden Ale
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From:
Hook & Ladder Brewing Company (No. 2)
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
73
Avg:
3.15 | pDev: 16.19%
Reviews:
119
Ratings:
154
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 19, 2014
Added:
Apr 28, 2007
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by HalfFull:
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Reviewed by HalfFull from California

3.42/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From a 12 oz. twist off into a pint glass, this beer pours a light golden in color with half an inch of soapy foam. Nice and clear in appearance with a steady carbonation to keep a thin surface cap and yield some decent temporary lacing.

Bit of orange on the nose along with a light and sweet hint of banana couple with a prominent maltiness. Nice hop notes after some warming and agitation

Light citric sweetness carries forward to the taste. Wheat is evident in the flavor though I was unable to pick it up in the smell. A touch of simple sweet fruitiness offers a decent finish which lingers briefly. A light bitterness on the finish is quickly quenched with a final bit of citrusy malt. Excessive warming does deter a bit as a bit of a metallic nature reveals itself.

Overall somewhat sweet and full bodied for the style, but an interesting take nonetheless.
Dec 14, 2009
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Hook & Ladder Golden Ale from Hook & Ladder Brewing Company (No. 2)
Beer rating: 73 out of 100 with 154 ratings