Karuizawa Kogen Seasonal 2014 British Pale Ale
Yo-Ho Brewing Company
- From:
- Yo-Ho Brewing Company
- Japan
- Style:
- English Pale Ale
- ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- +8 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.36 | pDev: 11.61%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Oct 15, 2014
- Added:
- Jul 21, 2014
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
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Reviewed by The_Mad_Capper from Japan
2.96/5 rDev -11.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.96/5 rDev -11.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I reviewed this once before and apparently had a good impression, but I gave it another try recently (330ml bottle) and it was more disappointing than I recall.
The initial impression of the aroma is rather woodsy and floral, but those qualities soon fade; it becomes fruity and citrusy with orange, lemon; there is minimal caramel sweetness. The body is a very clear orange-ish medium copper; the eggshell-white head has almost no retention. There is considerable hop bitterness but without accompanying hop flavor; the alcohol is quite noticeable; also present are fruity esters, nondescript sweetness, and a husky, malty finish. The alcohol makes for a somewhat dry finish, and the carbonation provides a moderate body and some crispness.
My overall impression of this one is that the brewery attempted to produce a British-style ale with ingredients conventionally found in mainstream Japanese beers. Especially with regard to the maltiness, it doesn't have a very British character.
Aug 08, 2014The initial impression of the aroma is rather woodsy and floral, but those qualities soon fade; it becomes fruity and citrusy with orange, lemon; there is minimal caramel sweetness. The body is a very clear orange-ish medium copper; the eggshell-white head has almost no retention. There is considerable hop bitterness but without accompanying hop flavor; the alcohol is quite noticeable; also present are fruity esters, nondescript sweetness, and a husky, malty finish. The alcohol makes for a somewhat dry finish, and the carbonation provides a moderate body and some crispness.
My overall impression of this one is that the brewery attempted to produce a British-style ale with ingredients conventionally found in mainstream Japanese beers. Especially with regard to the maltiness, it doesn't have a very British character.
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