Van Horn
Half Acre Beer Company
- From:
- Half Acre Beer Company
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- English Bitter
- ABV:
- 5.8%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.66 | pDev: 11.2%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 04, 2014
- Added:
- Nov 30, 2012
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
Van Horn is an English Bitter that is already flowing among our draft-only arsenal. Copper in color, oaty and nutty in the aroma, while balancing caramel, biscuit sweetness that softens out in the pleasant bitter finish.
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Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois
3.97/5 rDev +8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev +8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Served in an imperial pint glass at the tap room.
Taking in the ambiance of a bear's head with my boy, Alex. This stuff pours a mostly clear sunrise amber topped by a finger of glowing cream foam. The nose comprises biscuit, mild grass, very light flowers, and a hint of toffee. The taste brings in more of the same, along with a bit of dried honey for the sake of it. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a dry-enough finish. Overall, a nice, enjoyable, sessionable little bitter. Good times.
Dec 31, 2012Taking in the ambiance of a bear's head with my boy, Alex. This stuff pours a mostly clear sunrise amber topped by a finger of glowing cream foam. The nose comprises biscuit, mild grass, very light flowers, and a hint of toffee. The taste brings in more of the same, along with a bit of dried honey for the sake of it. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a dry-enough finish. Overall, a nice, enjoyable, sessionable little bitter. Good times.
Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois
3.93/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Draft pint at Bad Apple.
Reddish brown color that glows light orange when held to the light. Thin layer of white foam that recedes after a couple sips, leaving behind some spotty lace in the glass.
Faintly toasty and grainy aroma, some light apple from the yeast as it warms up.
Similar flavors of mildly toasted grains and malted barley, smooth feel, with a light bitterness that lingers in the aftertaste. Crisp and dry, not sweet, very drinkable, a true session beer. Pretty simple and classic in structure and taste, very true to style.
Dec 17, 2012Reddish brown color that glows light orange when held to the light. Thin layer of white foam that recedes after a couple sips, leaving behind some spotty lace in the glass.
Faintly toasty and grainy aroma, some light apple from the yeast as it warms up.
Similar flavors of mildly toasted grains and malted barley, smooth feel, with a light bitterness that lingers in the aftertaste. Crisp and dry, not sweet, very drinkable, a true session beer. Pretty simple and classic in structure and taste, very true to style.
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