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Tasty Waves
Karbach Brewing Co.
- From:
- Karbach Brewing Co.
- Texas, United States
- Style:
- American Blonde Ale
Ranked #258 - ABV:
- 4.9%
- Score:
- 82
Ranked #25,283 - Avg:
- 3.53 | pDev: 13.03%
- Reviews:
- 10
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 17, 2023
- Added:
- Apr 09, 2018
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 7
No description / notes.
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Ratings by Taphouse_Traveler:
Rated by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida
3.48/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Jul 06, 2019
3.48/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Jul 06, 2019
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by RedStickPhil from New Mexico
2.94/5 rDev -16.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.94/5 rDev -16.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Not worth repeating. Malty blah that isn’t all that refreshing. Reminds me a bit of the low end Trader Joe’s offering. Kind of a headache producer from the first sip.
Jun 29, 2022Reviewed by Young_Nervous from Louisiana
3.96/5 rDev +12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Frothy, citrusy, and salty. This ale uses a lot of strong flavors to hide its innate bitterness, and I certainly don't hate it. The hoppiness is successfully hidden by the fruity, tangy bite. If you want something to snap open with friends on a summer afternoon, this is the can to crack.
P.S.
The can is a beautiful light blue. Perfect for the tone the beer is trying to set.
Jul 12, 2020P.S.
The can is a beautiful light blue. Perfect for the tone the beer is trying to set.
Reviewed by chitoryu12 from Florida
3.47/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
3.47/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Look: Clear gold. One finger of foamy white head with good retention.
Smell: Banana, orange, and tropical fruit.
Taste: Mild malt and hops in balance. Nothing really stands out. Like ale-flavored seltzer.
Mouthfeel: Full body with high carbonation.
Overall: Refreshing, but far too plain.
Nov 16, 2019Smell: Banana, orange, and tropical fruit.
Taste: Mild malt and hops in balance. Nothing really stands out. Like ale-flavored seltzer.
Mouthfeel: Full body with high carbonation.
Overall: Refreshing, but far too plain.
Reviewed by ZenAgnostic from Texas
3.99/5 rDev +13%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.99/5 rDev +13%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz can poured into Duvel tulip. Best Enjoyed By 060119 printed on bottom of can. So we still got a month of freshness in this one. Got it from the grocery store as part of a $10 six pack mixer.
Appearance - The can was EXTREMELY foam upon opening. Had to emergency pour it into the glass to prevent spillage. Opaque medium yellow body with absolutely massive head somewhere between pancake batter and suds in consistency. Very weak stick and only very thin lacing composed of medium sized bubbles. 3.75
Smell - Pepper. Banana. Citrus rind. Some alcohol underneath. Grass clippings. Tobasco. 4
Taste - Has a sour, tart gueuze like character. 4
Mouthfeel - Sour, tart, very acidic cleansing quality but not too astringent. 4
Overall - This doesn't really feel like an American Blonde, this has a tartness more similar to a gueuze but it's refreshing nevertheless and enjoyable. 4
May 06, 2019Appearance - The can was EXTREMELY foam upon opening. Had to emergency pour it into the glass to prevent spillage. Opaque medium yellow body with absolutely massive head somewhere between pancake batter and suds in consistency. Very weak stick and only very thin lacing composed of medium sized bubbles. 3.75
Smell - Pepper. Banana. Citrus rind. Some alcohol underneath. Grass clippings. Tobasco. 4
Taste - Has a sour, tart gueuze like character. 4
Mouthfeel - Sour, tart, very acidic cleansing quality but not too astringent. 4
Overall - This doesn't really feel like an American Blonde, this has a tartness more similar to a gueuze but it's refreshing nevertheless and enjoyable. 4
Reviewed by Mark-Leggett from Missouri
4.17/5 rDev +18.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.17/5 rDev +18.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a bit hazy with a good sized head. Smells slightly fruity and a bit malty. Very smooth and easy to drink, fruity and great mouth feel. One of the better blonde ales I've had.
Apr 17, 2019Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas
3.56/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.56/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
No doubt that this is a summer ale. Light, fruity, refreshing. Maybe a bit boring. I am sure this would taste fantastic while floating down the Guadalupe river.
Mar 24, 2019
Tasty Waves from Karbach Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
82 out of
100 with
41 ratings
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