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Atlantic Mount Desert Island Ginger

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
1792.89/5.02.89/5.05.2%39.5Lager glass, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
A refreshing wheat beer spiced with fresh ginger root. The process of making this wheat beer has been nicknamed "special ginger tea", due to the fact that we add over 20 lbs. of fresh ground ginger root into the boil. We use pale malt, and wheat, as well as Target and Whitbread Goldings Variation hops to flavor this light, summer ale. Island Ginger is particularly popular during the warmer summer months, though thanks to the ginger kick it has, it would also be warming in the cold winter months.
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 wickedpete (629), Lexington Park, Maryland, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Oct 31, 2007  
Nice refreshing beer with a generous ginger spiciness. Goes great with thai food, or when in the mood for something different.


 ruggedman (626), Portland, Maine, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/104/513/20
Jul 5, 2005  
Aroma was ginger. It’s a unique flavored beer, but like the Atlantic Blueberry it’s just a bit too flavored with a bit too much ginger. It’s an interesting brew, but I personally wouldn’t drink more than one.


 skaughty (621), Marietta, Georgia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/105/514/20
Sep 29, 2004  
Ginger Beer...the non-alcoholic version is one of my favorite potables. How does this compare...quite favorably.
The aroma of this amber wheat was moderate in strength and quite spicy. The taste was surprisingly balanced, with the ginger taking the place of hops. The spiciness in the finish was welcome and quite bearable. At the very least, it cleanses the palate for another beer.


 milewide (620), Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/54/103/511/20
Oct 2, 2006  
Ginger taste was better than I expected. Wheat taste and body is fine for a summer brew. Part of a variety pack at World Market.


 tbookman (618), Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/102/511/20
Jun 30, 2006  
Fairly light amber color - hazy and cloudy. Aroma of tart citrus, grassy hops and a hint of spice. Flavor is of a typical dry wheat beer, with a hint of spice/ginger. Kind of a muddy flavor though - doesn’t really shine.


 lagermonkey (597), Marietta, Georgia, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
Jul 26, 2006  
Pours a hazy copper, sediment present in the glas, coating the bottom and floating around. Thin tan head with some light lacing. Smells of grassy malt, ginger and some yeasty fruitiness. Taste is also that grassy malt backed with a solid ginger bite. I feared the ginger may overwheln the beer and the palate but happily that is not the case. Quite well balanced with the spice assisting not dominating the overall flavor. Crisp and light to medium bodies. An easy drinker as well. A pleasant surprise, would be nice on a cool spring evening.


 wcampbell (584), Central, South Carolina, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/512/20
Feb 3, 2009  
I thought this was surprisingly decent. Reasonably spicy and slightly different. Similar to a witbier, but not nearly as creamy or smooth. Lightly dry. Unfiltered, but not much sediment at all. Very drinkable. Strange aroma.


 HighlanderOne (546), Somewherein, New Jersey, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/55/104/513/20
Jul 16, 2005  
Aroma is OK. Comes across as a regular wheat beer until about half done, that’s when I noticed the ginger more in the flavor. Felt good and finished nicely.



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