Sun Pillar
Bad Weather Brewing Company
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- Style:
- Belgian Pale Ale
Ranked #82 - ABV:
- 5.1%
- Score:
- 85
Ranked #20,063 - Avg:
- 3.93 | pDev: 5.6%
- Reviews:
- 9
- Ratings:
- From:
- Bad Weather Brewing Company
- Minnesota, United States
- Avail:
- Rotating
- Wants
- 0
- Gots
- 5
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
Notes:
Reviews: 9
| Ratings: 22
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Reviews by MonkeyPilates:
3.75/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
More User Reviews:
4.13/5 rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
I'm a fan of this beer. In my mind this was an attempt to capture the origins of this beer which was to make and ale with the refreshing crispness of the newer lagers coming from Germany and Scandinavia. I think this beer is a good version of that. Esp. cold it is crisp and bright. Yet holds the complexity of an ale. Doughy aroma with some fruitiness. Yellow and somewhat cloudy. White head. Smooth malt with the doughy quality. Fruit elements. Bitterness is blending and does not stand out. Nicely balanced. Medium light feel. Soft and smooth.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
I'm a fan of this beer. In my mind this was an attempt to capture the origins of this beer which was to make and ale with the refreshing crispness of the newer lagers coming from Germany and Scandinavia. I think this beer is a good version of that. Esp. cold it is crisp and bright. Yet holds the complexity of an ale. Doughy aroma with some fruitiness. Yellow and somewhat cloudy. White head. Smooth malt with the doughy quality. Fruit elements. Bitterness is blending and does not stand out. Nicely balanced. Medium light feel. Soft and smooth.
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3.37/5 rDev -14.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.95/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
12oz can. Poured out a clear, golden color with a small, white head of bubbly foam. It smelled of candy sweetness, yeastiness and caramel. Nice sweet flavor with a yeasty bite.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
12oz can. Poured out a clear, golden color with a small, white head of bubbly foam. It smelled of candy sweetness, yeastiness and caramel. Nice sweet flavor with a yeasty bite.
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3.81/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Nice yeast esters in the aroma and flavor. Thankfully does not go phenolic. Light body and nicely carbonated makes this an easy Belgian inspired summer beer.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Nice yeast esters in the aroma and flavor. Thankfully does not go phenolic. Light body and nicely carbonated makes this an easy Belgian inspired summer beer.
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3.85/5 rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a semi hazed golden color. Smell was fruit and bubblegum Taste had bananas,citrus belgian yeast and hint of bubble gum. A refreshing Golden Ale that was crisp and flavorful.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a semi hazed golden color. Smell was fruit and bubblegum Taste had bananas,citrus belgian yeast and hint of bubble gum. A refreshing Golden Ale that was crisp and flavorful.
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3.58/5 rDev -8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Very yeast driven, with banana, bubblegum, clove and white pepper. Fairly sweet as well. Aroma is similar, but a little muted. The mouthfeel drags the beer down a little as it is syrupy with only a semi-dry finish. As a result, it comes off like a less crisp and refreshing Hefeweizen.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Very yeast driven, with banana, bubblegum, clove and white pepper. Fairly sweet as well. Aroma is similar, but a little muted. The mouthfeel drags the beer down a little as it is syrupy with only a semi-dry finish. As a result, it comes off like a less crisp and refreshing Hefeweizen.
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3.9/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
4.25/5 rDev +8.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
3.81/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
4.16/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12 oz. can into a chalice.
Appearance: Pours a hazy golden orange with a moderate amount of bubbles. Big three finger white head which settles into a thin creamy layer.
Smell: A yeasty and spicy Belgian style aroma with a scent of spice and cracker. Belgian yeast with a scent of clove and white pepper. Dried fruit hints of banana along with some bubblegum. Malt hints of wheat, grains, and cracker. Sweet hints of candied sugar. A solid aroma.
Taste: Like it smells, a spicy and yeasty Belgian style taste with notes of spice and cracker grains. Belgian yeast with notes of clove and pepper. Some dried fruit notes of banana and pear along with some bubblegum. Malt notes of wheat, grains, and cracker. Some sweet notes of candied sugar. A pretty nice taste.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation. Crisp and creamy with a somewhat drying finish.
Overall: A pretty solid light Belgian style Pale Ale. Nice spice flavor.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12 oz. can into a chalice.
Appearance: Pours a hazy golden orange with a moderate amount of bubbles. Big three finger white head which settles into a thin creamy layer.
Smell: A yeasty and spicy Belgian style aroma with a scent of spice and cracker. Belgian yeast with a scent of clove and white pepper. Dried fruit hints of banana along with some bubblegum. Malt hints of wheat, grains, and cracker. Sweet hints of candied sugar. A solid aroma.
Taste: Like it smells, a spicy and yeasty Belgian style taste with notes of spice and cracker grains. Belgian yeast with notes of clove and pepper. Some dried fruit notes of banana and pear along with some bubblegum. Malt notes of wheat, grains, and cracker. Some sweet notes of candied sugar. A pretty nice taste.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation. Crisp and creamy with a somewhat drying finish.
Overall: A pretty solid light Belgian style Pale Ale. Nice spice flavor.
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4/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: moderately hazy amber gold under a 1/2" foam cap with fair retention
S: subtle aromas of bread crumb, fruit, faint citrus, banana and bubble gum
T: flavors are spice, black pepper, banana, and light bubble gum
F: medium light body, medium plus carbonation
O: packed with flavor and drinks easy making it a pleasant, sessionable summer beer
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: moderately hazy amber gold under a 1/2" foam cap with fair retention
S: subtle aromas of bread crumb, fruit, faint citrus, banana and bubble gum
T: flavors are spice, black pepper, banana, and light bubble gum
F: medium light body, medium plus carbonation
O: packed with flavor and drinks easy making it a pleasant, sessionable summer beer
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3.79/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
4.08/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz can, "canned 07-12-27"
Small smattering of soap on the top, golden and cloudy with fine particles floating. Smell is powdered sugar and Belgian yeast. Taste is bubblegum, wheat, malt, with a touch of grass. Powdery feel and some slight alcohol burn.
Very good Minnesotan BPA
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz can, "canned 07-12-27"
Small smattering of soap on the top, golden and cloudy with fine particles floating. Smell is powdered sugar and Belgian yeast. Taste is bubblegum, wheat, malt, with a touch of grass. Powdery feel and some slight alcohol burn.
Very good Minnesotan BPA
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3.96/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
3.71/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
4.35/5 rDev +10.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
3.74/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Pours a deep, slightly clouded pale golden color with a tiny white head that is nearly nonexistant. SRM of 7.0. (3.5)
Aroma: First strong aromas of wheat, corn, and honey followed by a sweet Belgian yeast flavor of clove and orange. Some candy sugar underneath. (3.75)
Flavor: Strong Belgian yeast and pepper upfront. Lots of plastic-like clove and bubblegum yeast esters. A slight plastic taste upfront. Followed by a malty honey and candysugar sweetness. Finishes sweet with a clove and honey flavor. Very well balanced. (3.75)
Feel: Medium-bodied. Lower carbonation, but makes up for it with lots of pepper. Yet, leaves a clove and honey flavor on the palate. Mildly syrupy and hides the alcohol well. Smooth and easy to drink. (3.75).
Overall: A good Belgian blonde ale. Nice malt flavors balanced with Belgian yeast. Lots of clove & bubblegrum and gives it a slight saison feel. Not too sweet and it is relatively well balanced. (Final Rating 3.74)
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Pours a deep, slightly clouded pale golden color with a tiny white head that is nearly nonexistant. SRM of 7.0. (3.5)
Aroma: First strong aromas of wheat, corn, and honey followed by a sweet Belgian yeast flavor of clove and orange. Some candy sugar underneath. (3.75)
Flavor: Strong Belgian yeast and pepper upfront. Lots of plastic-like clove and bubblegum yeast esters. A slight plastic taste upfront. Followed by a malty honey and candysugar sweetness. Finishes sweet with a clove and honey flavor. Very well balanced. (3.75)
Feel: Medium-bodied. Lower carbonation, but makes up for it with lots of pepper. Yet, leaves a clove and honey flavor on the palate. Mildly syrupy and hides the alcohol well. Smooth and easy to drink. (3.75).
Overall: A good Belgian blonde ale. Nice malt flavors balanced with Belgian yeast. Lots of clove & bubblegrum and gives it a slight saison feel. Not too sweet and it is relatively well balanced. (Final Rating 3.74)
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Sun Pillar from Bad Weather Brewing Company
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
22 ratings
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