Piggyback Ride
New England Brewing Co.

Beer Geek Stats
From:
New England Brewing Co.
 
Connecticut, United States
Style:
Altbier
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
+7 ratings needed
Avg:
4.07 | pDev: 4.67%
Ratings:
3 | reviews: 2
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 12, 2021
Added:
Jul 01, 2021
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
A traditional Altbier, Piggyback Ride is a top-fermented, lagered beer fermented at cooler temperatures. Assertive hop bitterness balanced with clean and crisp malt character.

IBUs: 30
OG: 12
Hops: Centennial
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by Pivopijak from Washington

3.8/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
draught
medium, caramel/orange look. Light, medium toasted grain and a bit of wood in the nose. A bit of a slight woody bite at the outset and a basic, medium roasted grain flavor, too boot. The slightly woody bite goes until the end. Pretty good.
Nov 12, 2021
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

4.24/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A: crystal clear; deep copper in color; less than a 1 finger finely pored tan head that receded to a thick collar; no lacing;

S: nice caramelly and nutty malt;

T: follows the nose from start to finish; mild to moderate bitterness at the end;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;

O: easy drinking and enjoyable;
Aug 10, 2021
 
Rated: 4.18 by AElfwine_Nerevar from North Dakota

Jul 01, 2021