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Atlantic Mount Desert Island Ginger

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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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 austinpowers (2828), New York, New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 13, 2003  
I've noticed that ginger beers are often as flat as Kate Hudson. Don't know why, but this beer is hardly any different. Its wheatiness shines through and the ginger flavor is present, but not overwhelming. Good.


 aracauna (2391), Georgia, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Oct 28, 2004  
Hazy gold body is topped by a respectable amount of white foam. The aroma is really more malt than ginger. It’s got a nice dry hay malt flavor and aroma that makes this an exceedingly drinkable beer. The ginger is very mild. In fact, I wouldn’t even know it was made with ginger, although I think the root spice creates a bit of vague spiciness that combines with the estery yeast flavors makes this almost seem like a mild Belgian ale. I’m getting a little cinnamon and vanilla as well.


 Eyedrinkale (3209), Astoria, New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Apr 26, 2004  
Golden color with a smallish off white head. Awesome malty aroma. Taste is loaded with ginger which sounds gross, but is quite refreshing. I'm happy!


 sfontain (506), Columbus, Ohio, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/514/20
Apr 25, 2005  
Murky orange; not much head; quite a bit of tiny sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Aroma most certainly of ginger and wheat, and I could swear I also detect a hint of apricots and cloves. Flavor is somewhat light with more ginger and just a little spiciness. Medium-full body; barely sticky; fitting for the style, I think. Overall this is pretty unique and actually tasty, though I wish there were more spiciness from the ginger.


 DocLock (4648), Lower Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
May 22, 2006  
Bottle from State Line. Dark straw pour with smallish head. Aroma of soapy ginger root and sesame oil coupled with hopcitrus. The flavor was malty, gingery, with back end hops. Unique, and worth quaffing again if I see it locally, although not by the case.


 Schroppfy (1813), Ohio, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Dec 29, 2003  
very crisp wheat aroma and strong ginger pungency -very spicy nose. Flavor is crisp and gingery with a bit of sugar - good - make sure to swirl and pour the sediment for a slightly softer, fuller palate and flavor profile.


 LilKem (1210), Marietta, Ohio, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Jun 26, 2005  
Opaque orangey yellow color. foamy white head. Very creamy mouthfeel, very light and summery. Lots of ginger, orange, and some spice in the aroma. Got some vanilla and ginger, rye, nutmeg, and carmel in the flavor. i think this is very gooood, and a very good summer beer.


 ratman197 (3256), Arvada, Colorado, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/513/20
Jun 19, 2006  
Bottle poured a hazy golden amber with a small lasting white head. Aromas of ginger, light wheat and a hint of citrus. Palate was light bodied and crisp. Flavors of wheat, ginger and light citrus with a crisp refreshing finish. Now this is a good summer beer!



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