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Kent Falls Brewing Company
- From:
- Kent Falls Brewing Company
- Connecticut, United States
- Style:
- American Blonde Ale
- ABV:
- 4.5%
- Score:
- 90
- Avg:
- 4.04 | pDev: 6.19%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 12
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Dec 29, 2019
- Added:
- Aug 08, 2017
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 5
SCORE
90
Outstanding
90
Outstanding
Brewed with Centennial and the addition of a single rotating hop for each batch. This session-able hoppy blond ale is anchored by a classic American hop at the forefront of many landmark IPAs while balanced with a soft mouthfeel, bright citrus and floral character that is sure to deliver.
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Ratings by SenatorSpaceman:
Reviewed by SenatorSpaceman from Connecticut
4.74/5 rDev +17.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
4.74/5 rDev +17.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Quite simply this is a men amongst boys when it comes to Blondes. This beer literally takes the style to a whole new level. Straight up Eureka on steroids.
It pours an opaque hazy yellow with a tiny neat white head that leaves patches of soapy lacing that quickly vanish.
The nose is earthy as heck with some citrus and stone fruit notes coming through as well.
The taste bring tons of vibrant citrus Starburst notes. It’s uncharacteristically hoppy and incredibly dank for the style with that signature Kent Falls farmhouse funk.
I’d love to drink this all day, and considering the price and ABV, I probably could!
Oct 06, 2017It pours an opaque hazy yellow with a tiny neat white head that leaves patches of soapy lacing that quickly vanish.
The nose is earthy as heck with some citrus and stone fruit notes coming through as well.
The taste bring tons of vibrant citrus Starburst notes. It’s uncharacteristically hoppy and incredibly dank for the style with that signature Kent Falls farmhouse funk.
I’d love to drink this all day, and considering the price and ABV, I probably could!
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by hopsputin from New Jersey
3.91/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
3.91/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
a: opaque burnt yellow color with a hint of orange and copper. large, 3 finger fizzy frothy white head
s: sweet grains, lemongrass, hay, tangy citrus, and some dry crackers upfront. pears, green apple, and grass behind those. pepper spice and some fruity esters as well. very refreshing aroma that smells balanced
t: taste is a bit different than the aroma. big sweet floral note upfront, followed by some pepper spice and herbal bitterness. big hit of grains behind that, along with some green apple. a large grassy flavor, as well as a big bready malt backbone. finish is pepper and herbal bitterness
m: lighter mouthfeel with high carbonation
o: overall, i wish the taste was a bit more like the aroma. it could use a touch more sweetness for a Blonde Ale. extremely easy to drink though, and not offensive in any way. decent beer for the ABV, i'd just like a touch more grainy/malt presence
Dec 29, 2019s: sweet grains, lemongrass, hay, tangy citrus, and some dry crackers upfront. pears, green apple, and grass behind those. pepper spice and some fruity esters as well. very refreshing aroma that smells balanced
t: taste is a bit different than the aroma. big sweet floral note upfront, followed by some pepper spice and herbal bitterness. big hit of grains behind that, along with some green apple. a large grassy flavor, as well as a big bready malt backbone. finish is pepper and herbal bitterness
m: lighter mouthfeel with high carbonation
o: overall, i wish the taste was a bit more like the aroma. it could use a touch more sweetness for a Blonde Ale. extremely easy to drink though, and not offensive in any way. decent beer for the ABV, i'd just like a touch more grainy/malt presence
Reviewed by DefenCorps from Oregon
3.6/5 rDev -10.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.6/5 rDev -10.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Can, Cascade+ Meridien edition.
A hazy light orange with a dense, white head with good retention and lacing, this looks solid. The nose is soft, juicy, mildly medicinal with orange, a little peach, a touch of aspirin, a little melon and some honey. Malt is non-existent. The palate opens light, pillowy and delicate with a moderate hop flavor and minimal bitterness. Orange, light peach and apricot, a little melon and honey are present. This is followed by a mildly gritty feel from the aspirin-like note. Carbonation is medium-high, amplifying the gritty feel. Drying, fruity and strangely mineral-y on the finish, this is solid.
Sep 15, 2019A hazy light orange with a dense, white head with good retention and lacing, this looks solid. The nose is soft, juicy, mildly medicinal with orange, a little peach, a touch of aspirin, a little melon and some honey. Malt is non-existent. The palate opens light, pillowy and delicate with a moderate hop flavor and minimal bitterness. Orange, light peach and apricot, a little melon and honey are present. This is followed by a mildly gritty feel from the aspirin-like note. Carbonation is medium-high, amplifying the gritty feel. Drying, fruity and strangely mineral-y on the finish, this is solid.
Reviewed by hoptheology from South Dakota
4.22/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.22/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
16 oz can, traded from BA member brutalfarce. Canned 6/19/18. Grungeist hop showcase. Served in wide-mouthed IPA glass.
Really nice pale hazy blonde color with a fuzzy creamy head of 2 fingers. My description sounds usual but this is really a beautiful sight. I love the color, the haze, and the head.
The nose likewise is very impressive. A cornucopia of juicy, fruity rinds and fresh evergreen. Slight earthiness, faint herbalness.
The flavor is incredibly complex. There's a bubble gum yeast thing going on, with a following of sweaty mango and slight pine. The malts are also present, with a sweet graininess without clashing with the intensity of the hops. Nice rinds of orange and lemon with some red grapefruit on the finish.
Feel is very crisp, has a distinct co2 burn, and ends slightly resiny.
Overall, it's beers like this that really raise the bar in the craft beer community. I don't think I've had a blonde ale like it, and it's likely you haven't either. It's very complex and delicious.
Jul 24, 2018Really nice pale hazy blonde color with a fuzzy creamy head of 2 fingers. My description sounds usual but this is really a beautiful sight. I love the color, the haze, and the head.
The nose likewise is very impressive. A cornucopia of juicy, fruity rinds and fresh evergreen. Slight earthiness, faint herbalness.
The flavor is incredibly complex. There's a bubble gum yeast thing going on, with a following of sweaty mango and slight pine. The malts are also present, with a sweet graininess without clashing with the intensity of the hops. Nice rinds of orange and lemon with some red grapefruit on the finish.
Feel is very crisp, has a distinct co2 burn, and ends slightly resiny.
Overall, it's beers like this that really raise the bar in the craft beer community. I don't think I've had a blonde ale like it, and it's likely you haven't either. It's very complex and delicious.
Reviewed by Thankin_Hank from Texas
4.34/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.34/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Looks like pineapple juice in color. Had an excellent head. Very hazy and juicy looking. The hop aroma is wonderful. It smells so good. Taste is great. A righteous blend of hops, juicy fruit and citrus leaning to the lemon/grapefruit. Enough sweetness to balance that juiciness. It has much carbonation and accents the flavors. You could get hammered on these beauties. Poured into a pint glass from a 1 pint can. STAIRWAY TO RALPHEN dated 03/06/18. Thanks, to @PatrickCT and @tasterschoice62
Mar 27, 2018Reviewed by PatrickCT from Connecticut
3.83/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Cascade and Galaxy
Grapefruit juice body. Blonde and cloudy. One finger white head fizzes away leaving a faint ring around the glass and one single spot of lacing.
The aroma is faint wheat and grain. Floral and grapefruit from the hops.
The hops are here but delicate and nicely balanced. Floral and zesty. Grapefruit and rind, with a slight pine bit. Just enough for the is low abv beer.
The mouth feel is smooth and a little slick. body is light with low carbonation.
I hope to see this on tap sometime as, with most of Kent Falls beers, I believe it will be a bit cleaner.
Mar 15, 2018Grapefruit juice body. Blonde and cloudy. One finger white head fizzes away leaving a faint ring around the glass and one single spot of lacing.
The aroma is faint wheat and grain. Floral and grapefruit from the hops.
The hops are here but delicate and nicely balanced. Floral and zesty. Grapefruit and rind, with a slight pine bit. Just enough for the is low abv beer.
The mouth feel is smooth and a little slick. body is light with low carbonation.
I hope to see this on tap sometime as, with most of Kent Falls beers, I believe it will be a bit cleaner.
Rated by xtonytx from Connecticut
4.59/5 rDev +13.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.59/5 rDev +13.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Cascade and galaxy
Mar 12, 2018
Reviewed by Blackrobe from Massachusetts
4.33/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.33/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
(Columbus + Mosaic) version. Dated 11/20/17.
Amazing beer, I would say it's the best blonde ale I've tried but its definitely more of a hoppy Pale Ale than a Blonde Ale.
Dec 18, 2017Amazing beer, I would say it's the best blonde ale I've tried but its definitely more of a hoppy Pale Ale than a Blonde Ale.
Reviewed by Billolick from New York
4.17/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.17/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
tall can...11/25/17
Typical NE style hazed look and leaving high quality fine sheeting.
Fruited up sniff
This one is loaded with ripe pineapple, grapefruit and ripe mango
Mighty tasty...go get some
Dec 10, 2017Typical NE style hazed look and leaving high quality fine sheeting.
Fruited up sniff
This one is loaded with ripe pineapple, grapefruit and ripe mango
Mighty tasty...go get some
Reviewed by metter98 from New York
3.9/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.9/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A: The beer is relatively clear light yellow in color and has a light amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a short bright white head that quickly settled down, leaving a bit of lacing on the surface and a narrow ring of bubbles around the edge of the glass.
S: Moderate aromas of citrus and present in the nose along with notes of pine and hints of passionfruit. The pine becomes a bit stronger as the beer warms up.
T: The taste follows the smell but has additional flavors of underlying biscuit malts. There is a light amount of bitterness from the hops.
M: It feels medium-bodied and a little crisp on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer tastes like a hybrid between an APA and a Blonde Ale. The hops really give it some character.
Note: Centennial and Simcoe hops
Serving type: can
Oct 01, 2017S: Moderate aromas of citrus and present in the nose along with notes of pine and hints of passionfruit. The pine becomes a bit stronger as the beer warms up.
T: The taste follows the smell but has additional flavors of underlying biscuit malts. There is a light amount of bitterness from the hops.
M: It feels medium-bodied and a little crisp on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer tastes like a hybrid between an APA and a Blonde Ale. The hops really give it some character.
Note: Centennial and Simcoe hops
Serving type: can
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