Golden Apricot Ale
John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House

Beer Geek Stats
From:
John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Fruit and Field Beer
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
3.46 | pDev: 7.51%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 21, 2003
Added:
Apr 25, 2003
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by sideshowrob from Maryland

3.2/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
This was a decent beer for John Harvards. There aren't too many apricot ales out there, so it's very hard not to compare it with Magic Hat's more excellent #9. The Golden apricot had a very strong apricot taste, but it felt less integrated into the brew than the #9, almost like it was an afterthought in the brewing process. This beer was less complex as well, almost one-dimensional. Good mouthfeel, easy to drink, and a worthwhile pint, but I won't shed a tear when its kegs have run dry. This review is for the brew at John Harvards in Washington, DC.
Dec 21, 2003
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Reviewed by IrishRedRock from Pennsylvania

3.72/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
This is obviously very similar to Magic Hat #9, but does not compare. Aroma and flavors of apricot are not nearly as pronounced. The color is a very light golden/yellow with no head and a very mild aroma of wheat and apricots. Light grassy flavors are detectable in addition to the hops and a somewhat malty finish. Not bad, but I've had much better fruit beers.
Apr 25, 2003