Hattori Hanzo Pale Ale
The Blind Pig Brewery

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From:
The Blind Pig Brewery
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.25%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.09 | pDev: 9.54%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
19
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 13, 2021
Added:
Mar 12, 2011
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
This light and refreshing pale ale is made with 100% Sorachi Ace hops. These unique hops impart aromas of lemongrass and dill. (This beer was first brewed for the ICBG Replicale 2010.)
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Reviewed by Elemental19xx from Illinois

4.24/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
They hit a home run with this beer. I love everything about it. My favorite pale ale I have ever had. This is the second beer I've tried from this brewery, and both have been pretty good. If you get the chance to try this beer, or any of the other beers they make I would recommend giving them a go
Mar 13, 2021
 
Rated: 3.87 by jchanley from Illinois

Jan 25, 2020
 
Rated: 4.04 by Jcreek from Illinois

Jan 25, 2020
 
Rated: 4.37 by cbrand from Illinois

Dec 26, 2018
 
Rated: 5 by tp1962 from Illinois

Dec 11, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Luscious_Malfoy from Illinois

Sep 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.96 by MJ64 from Mississippi

Jun 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by NateMac13 from Illinois

Sep 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.02 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Nov 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by RichH55 from Illinois

Sep 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by jgunther71 from Illinois

Aug 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by krome from Illinois

Aug 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by BalancingBrooms from California

Dec 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.23 by emerge077 from Illinois

Aug 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by RussBeercier from Illinois

Jul 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by abuss2 from Wisconsin

Aug 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Jun 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by ryanpj from Illinois

Jun 03, 2012
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Reviewed by champ103 from Texas

4.42/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A: Pours a hazy golden orange color. A two finger white head forms with good retention. Plenty of sticky lace is left behind.
S: Sorachi Ace hops for sure. A fruity/lemony aroma with some grassy and floral aromas as well. Plenty of sweetness as well. Simple, but it is really a huge nose that I love.
T: Follows the nose. Big on the fruity hops. Lemon and citrus are dominate. Grassy and floral as well. A big sweetness, dark fruits, and even some toasted malts for balance.
M/D: A medium body that is well carbonated. Creamy and smooth. Very easy to drink. This is gone in no time, and something I can drink all day.

This is Blind Pig's version of "Illinois Craft Brewer's Guild annual collaboration Brew." 15 craft brewers use the same recipe, but a different hop variety. This version uses Sorachi Ace hops. A strange hop variety, but I think it works great. A highly inventive beer, and one I highly recommend.
Mar 12, 2011
Hattori Hanzo Pale Ale from The Blind Pig Brewery
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 19 ratings