Star Island Single
Smuttynose Brewing Company

Star Island SingleStar Island Single
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From:
Smuttynose Brewing Company
 
New Hampshire, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
ABV:
4.7%
Score:
78
Avg:
3.43 | pDev: 14.29%
Reviews:
324
Ratings:
626
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 27, 2024
Added:
Jun 09, 2008
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  23
Our Star Island Single is an eminently sessionable, Belgian-style pale ale offering a beguiling mix of flavor and refreshment. This medium-bodied golden ale features a slight residual sweetness from Honey Malt and hints of citrus and tropical fruits from the unique Belgian yeast it is fermented with, leaving a crisp dry finish. Enjoy it sociably while you savor good times, tall tales, friendly company & life’s unexpected pleasures.

17.2 IBU
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Ratings by ExtraStout:
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Reviewed by ExtraStout from Massachusetts

2.65/5  rDev -22.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Brass-colored with vibrant bubbles. Aromas of grain, sea air and, in the background, fruit. Light bodied with assertive fizz.

A pilsner-like malty snap kicks things off flavorwise, becoming more cereally on the midpalate. At the end, subtle spices swirl around a slight bitterness.

If your beer tastes tend towards tyranno-ales, this is a "lite" option to have on hand. Curiously for this style, I didn't enjoy it much. I need man beer!!
Jan 01, 2011
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Lexluthor33 from New York

3.5/5  rDev +2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Golden hue with a nice foamy head.
mini bubbles and good lacing.
aroma of grains, yeast and malts.
taste was sweet, grainy with a medium body and carbonation.
A watery finish with some boozy hints despite the low ABV.
Feb 27, 2024
 
Rated: 3.26 by DrAnnaNemis from Illinois

Jan 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by PJCarnell from Massachusetts

Dec 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4.48 by hop_junkie from New Hampshire

Nov 14, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: Pours slightly hazy pale gold under a 1” white foam collar that slowly recedes. S: Light fruit and citrus, palte malt. T: Citrus, slightly sweet start with a dry finish, some light biscuit. F: Medium to medium light body, soft palate. O: This is brewed with spice but there is not a lot of spice character in this beer. Very drinkable.
Aug 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.47 by SABERG from Massachusetts

May 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.09 by Faxmesomehalibut from New Hampshire

Apr 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by anaids from Massachusetts

Mar 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by PaulSlazinger from Pennsylvania

Jan 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.72 by datalager from Connecticut

Dec 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by RBorsato from Virginia

Dec 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Nov 21, 2014
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Reviewed by candcholt from Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +2%
This is a mild one, for those who enjoy saisons and summery wheats.

I got it on a great sale which made it a bargain. Totally drinkable. Wouldn't seek it out, but I'm glad I grabbed it from the fridge tonight to pair with slightly spicy barbequed shrimp (cooked in butter, Old Bay, Worchestershire sauce, and lemon juice). They played very nicely together.
Nov 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Nov 12, 2014
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Reviewed by seedyone from New York

4.5/5  rDev +31.2%
08/07/13 On tap at Rattle n Hum, NYC. This is one of those beers that is so smooth on the tongue you don't get the benefit of the cold temperature. The glass was cold...there was condensation & all...but the creaminess hushed it all. As for flavor it's just fine. Great finish & actually leaves a hint of the crisp as it fads away. Well done.
Sep 30, 2014
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Rated by Katielynnae from Connecticut

1/5  rDev -70.8%
Gross. All I have to say is gross.
Sep 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.3 by Resuin from Massachusetts

Sep 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by srw from Virginia

Jul 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by soulcougher from Pennsylvania

Jul 01, 2014
Star Island Single from Smuttynose Brewing Company
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 626 ratings