Forbidden Planet
Bluejacket / Arsenal Restaurant

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From:
Bluejacket / Arsenal Restaurant
 
District of Columbia, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
Ranked #23
ABV:
4.2%
Score:
89
Ranked #11,838
Avg:
3.98 | pDev: 7.54%
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
112
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 09, 2022
Added:
Oct 30, 2013
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  11
Heavily Dry-Hopped with Australian-Grown Galaxy Hops; Semi-Dry & Quaffable with Bold Passion fruit, Peach & Mango Aromatics.
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Ratings by pretext:
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Rated by pretext from New York

4.19/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Jan 20, 2015
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Reviewed by RonaldTheriot from Louisiana

4.68/5  rDev +17.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Forbidden Planet has a very thick, spongy, off-white head, with an initial, semi-clear, gray-yellow appearance and heavy lacing. One observes an opaque presentation, following the "swish & pour". The aroma is of sharp, fruity hops. The flavor is of bitterness, white bread, and some sugar. Forbidden Planet has a low-medium body and a dry finish.

RJT
Aug 09, 2022
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Reviewed by Tsar_Riga from Minnesota

4.18/5  rDev +5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A - Pours out pale yellow-orange body, hazy. Lots of lacing and thin cap.

S - Strong hop pith and pine, a bit of grapefruit and lemon citrus, grass and spice.

T - Taste follows the nose, citrus forward, floral and pine, and a bitter bite in the finish.

M - Prickly carbonation, light body, easy brisk finish, just a bit of resin build.

O - Superb dry-hopped brew, very tasty and drinkable. If I can get this again, I will.
May 21, 2022
 
Rated: 4.01 by NolaHopHead from Louisiana

Mar 26, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by paulish from New York

Feb 18, 2020
 
Rated: 4.47 by RBorsato from Virginia

Jul 07, 2019
 
Rated: 4.19 by Hockey_Fan from Maryland

Jun 06, 2019
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Reviewed by JamFuel from Sweden

4.02/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at Churchkey in D.C.

Pours a hazy light orange with soft, fine foam.

Smell is citrusy and juicy with some tropical notes of dried fruit.

Taste is very fruity with a hint of yeastiness and notes of citrus and pineapple. Very easy to drink and refreshing.

Mouthfeel is medium, soft and well carbonated.

Overall, a tasty and refreshing beer. Bluejacket call this a Blonde ale, but it drinks as much as an APA.
Dec 10, 2018
 
Rated: 4.18 by ThePold from Virginia

Jun 24, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by SDRedDevil from California

May 31, 2018
 
Rated: 3.85 by Cpmitchno1 from Virginia

Dec 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.03 by EtOHMD from Massachusetts

Dec 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4.03 by Duffman79 from Connecticut

Dec 01, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by jjboesen from Maryland

Sep 05, 2017
 
Rated: 4.19 by AirBob from Massachusetts

Feb 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.25 by atrocity from Virginia

Oct 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.95 by illeagle05 from Virginia

Jun 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by Daniellobo from District of Columbia

May 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by PA-Michigander from Pennsylvania

May 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by ContentmentDIPA from Vermont

Apr 03, 2016
Forbidden Planet from Bluejacket / Arsenal Restaurant
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 112 ratings