FU (Forever Unloved) Sandy
Flying Fish Brewing Company

FU (Forever Unloved) SandyFU (Forever Unloved) Sandy
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From:
Flying Fish Brewing Company
 
New Jersey, United States
Style:
American Pale Wheat Beer
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.79 | pDev: 12.4%
Reviews:
31
Ratings:
199
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 30, 2017
Added:
Feb 16, 2013
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  34
Forever Unloved Sandy was brewed as a fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts. So far, we’ve donated $75,000 to a variety of local organizations throughout the state to help with the recovery. Think of Sandy as wheat pale ale. It’s hopped with experimental hop ADHA 483, donated by the American Dwarf Hop Association, which has never been used in a beer before this one. Expect a beautiful nose of mangoes, peaches and guavas that will accentuate the beer’s soft mouthfeel and contribute to a truly one-of-a-kind ale.
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Ratings by BeerImmediately:
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Reviewed by BeerImmediately from Pennsylvania

4.18/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
750 into Duvel glass.

Large, fluffy white head that slowly cascades down to a slightly cloudy, but overall bright golden body. Carbonation flowing up nicely. Lots of lacing.

Juicy, hoppy aromas. Fresh. Lots of sweetness - dare I say maple syrup? Apricots... like a can of apricot pie mix, if there was such a thing. Not overly wheaty. Light spice keeps it curious.

Sweetness continues into the flavor - this may be a turnoff for some who are style freaks. Syrupy mouthfeel for the style... almost like an imperial version, but I like it that way. But overall, it's pretty easy drinkin' relative to most craft beers. Flavors pounce with tree & tropical fruits, most especially peach, pineapple, and apricot. Good yeast quality ... leaves a nice light-spice afterglow.

Delicious, full bodied, and yet still a perfect flavor for summer. Really, really interesting beer relative to other bland American Hefe-copy-cats in this category.
Jul 14, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by Timtac from New Jersey

Jan 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by AD17 from New Jersey

Apr 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.59 by Walleybeer from New Jersey

Mar 18, 2016
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

3.78/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Pours a hazy honey color capped by a two-fingered head; decent lacing action

Smell: Bready, with guava and a hint of pith

Taste: Bready on the base, with some guava and lemon elements building; a bit more pithy through the middle, but the finish is rather mild

Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation

Overall: One of those beers that lingered so long in my cellar I forgot it was there - likely an extra from a trade long ago; clearly past its prime but I tried to make up for that in the review
Jan 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by RyanByorick from Pennsylvania

May 30, 2015
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Rated by Gregaroo from Pennsylvania

3.02/5  rDev -20.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
OK. Shared with Peter. Nothing special.
Apr 13, 2015
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Rated by BcOneSeven from Michigan

2.1/5  rDev -44.6%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Nothing there. Not impressed. Perhaps a good summertime beer, but not my thing.
Dec 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4.37 by ljc973 from Michigan

Dec 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by bluehende from Delaware

Dec 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.4 by nite3rd from New Jersey

Nov 30, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by mklisz from New Hampshire

Nov 29, 2014
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Reviewed by KTCamm from New Jersey

4.06/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
11/3..pours hazy yellowed gold with white foam ringing. Wheaty tropical fruit nose. A little sweet. Taste is a light wheat ale, fruity, followed by a latent hop bitter that never quite comes out. Good beer, good cause.
Nov 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by PA-Michigander from Pennsylvania

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.12 by Silky939 from New Jersey

Nov 13, 2014
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Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania

3.37/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 12 oz. bottle. Has a golden color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is mild, some notes of wheat. Taste is tart, lemons, wheat, light hops. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is a decent beer.
Nov 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BoOmerG from New Jersey

Oct 05, 2014
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Rated by RblWthACoz from Pennsylvania

4.06/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Like this beer a lot. Nice hoppy spiced thing going on. Great fruit tones. Extremely easy to drink. Too bad I only got one.
Oct 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.96 by skriv from New Jersey

Sep 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by therubicon from Delaware

Sep 19, 2014
FU (Forever Unloved) Sandy from Flying Fish Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 199 ratings