D2H3 - Hallertau Blanc
Tired Hands Brewing Company

Pours a hazy pale golden coloration with a medium, frothy head. Smell is bright and hoppy, with notes of white grape, blueberry, papaya and orange as well as a light, grassy dankness. Taste is similarily bright and hoppy, with notes of white grape, orange and papaya dominating and hints of blueberry and a certain grassy/herbal, almost peppery dankness. Finishes with a ligh bitterness and hop burn, turning a little more dank in the aftertaste. Soft, pillowy moutheel with a light/medium body and medium carbonation.

What this lacks in a certain oomph, it makes up for with a lovely, subtle balance of citrus, tropical and orchard notes. The light herbal, peppery dankness works particularly well with the expressive white grape notes, almost giving this a certain Riesling character. Terrific soft and fluffy mouthfeel as well.

I really enjoyed this one, unexpected great flavor from the hop, well-made. A rare clear beer from Tired Hands. Had on tap at Clarkville Pizza in West Philly. Great with food.

 

 

Hazy pale straw with two fingers of lasting, creamy, near-white head. Solid lacing.

Melon and papaya in the nose, with a hint of lemongrass behind.

Dull, light, earthy tropical fruits (underripe pineapple) and honeydew in the taste. There’s a little creaminess in there, too, that combines with the fruit in a way that reminds me of some sort of exotic Starburst. Peppery aftertaste and more lemongrass.

Full bodied for the style with light creaminess to the feel. Moderate carbonation.

A nice change of pace New England-style APA.

L - 2-finger bright white fizzy head atop a translucent yellow body.

S - herb, vegetal, citrus.

T - earthy and vegetal hop flavors. Cabbage, carrot, parsnip. A bit of orange and dank. Low bitterness. Low sweetness. No booziness.

F - medium body and carb.

O - not my favorite hop, but this is decent.

 

A - Opaque light golden tan color with a light pink tinge, and a dense white lacing ring.

S - Aroma is white grapes and grapefruit.

T - Very light, earthy fruit rind with some delicate spice, delicate white grape and grapefruit.

M - Heavy medium to thick body for only 5.5%, dry on the back of the tongue and coagulating wet around the mouth.

O - Solid and glad to have tried.

 

 

 

Hazy golden yellow pour with two fingers of white head.
Smells citrusy, lemons lead the way. A bit grassy.
Taste follows, lemongrass, slightly green pineapple.
Medium body with spritzy carbonation.
Overall not my favorite from TH but still a good brew.