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Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (USA) (Bottle) 3.26 511

Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (USA) (Bottle)

Percentile
72
overall
Brewed by Belhaven (Greene King)
Style: American Pale Ale

Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
5113.27/5.03.26/5.06.1%69.2Lager glass, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Bottle: Pastuerised.
A refreshing example of an India Pale Ale from the master brewers at Belhaven. The blend of Cascade and Challenger hops combine to produce an abundance of fresh hop aroma that preludes a bitter-dry taste explosion. Crafted from nearly three centuries of brewing heritage at Scotland’s oldest independent brewery, this ale from Belhaven will have your taste buds tingling.
6.1% USA export version. The Europe version is 5.3%.
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 kwoeltje (1326), Manchester, Missouri, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/513/20
Mar 15, 2007  
(bottle) Hazy light-medium amber with generous head. Somewhat fruity aroma (apricot, pineapple, citrus). Flavor is a bit sweet, with hops flavors like the aroma. Actually better colder than when it warmed.


 fonefan (11878), VestJylland, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Mar 9, 2007  
Bottle. Clear light amber color with a average frothy good lacing white head. Aroma is light malty, caramel, toffe, heavy hoppy. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and moderate to light bitter with a average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.


 Mrthirstyneck (341), Minnesota, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/56/102/513/20
Mar 9, 2007  
not a bad IPA kinda an odd flavor i cant pinn down. but was nice in color smooth and blanced fairly well better than some a nice beer


 bhensonb (4360), Woodland, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/514/20
Mar 8, 2007  
Floral, slightly evergreen hop aroma. Not so strong as NW IPAs. A white head that passed away with a little lacing. Good bracing start - malt almost evenly balanced with hop. A bit citrusy. Light to medium mouthfeel. There is a caramel aspect to the malt. But the bitter is always there and it goes on and on. A civilized IPA.


 Hansen (2285), Randers, Denmark
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Mar 8, 2007  
Light brown and clear. Has a big, white head, mostly lasting. Floral notes in the aroma. Flavor starts medium bitter, finish is more heavy bitter. Palate is watery.


 Sammy (4050), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/54/102/58/20
Mar 6, 2007  
Picked up this pint in New Jersey. Pours a big creamy head on yellow. Lace in glass. Aroma is metallic, as if it was poured from a can. Taste is thin, creaminess and burnt. There is a moderate bitterness and a ignificant maltness overtaken by the burntness. This was not finishable.


 Crafty07 (393), Florence, Kentucky, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Mar 3, 2007  
I dont’ care for pale ales. Having said that, I would endorse this as one of the most drinkable pale ales you can find. Hat’s off, Belhaven.


 mabel (2626), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Feb 28, 2007  
[205-20070212] 500mL. Grainy yeast aroma with hoppy thistle sweetness, fruity spices and a hint of licorice. Clear, amber brown body with very tiny disappearing bubbles and a medium-lasting foamy off-white head. Flavour has malted wood overtones with a spicey background and a hoppy aftertaste. Medium body, tangy. Interesting blend of spice -- convincingly twisted and thistley.



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