 DerWeg (760), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 13, 2006 Holy cow, what a beautifully hopped aroma. The Urquell of IPA.
The smell promises so much, and the taste and finish is absolutely elegant. It comes across so fresh and vibrant and has a fullness that is perfect.
In a way the Thistle is a paradox - really balanced in the British tradition, but still proudly hoppy next to a lot of quite decent IPA’s from America. DFH60 and GD Titan have nothing on this for quality.
Soft classy tang of bitter citrus rind & malt fruits play well together.
pivnizub (5014), Bochum, Porúří, Germany
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 13, 2006 Botte: Clear, light amber coloured, huge rocky off-white head; distinctive resinous hoppy nose with hints of fruitiness and sweet dark malt; bitter-sweet flavour, medium bodied; soft, moderate bitter finish, well balanced with sweet malt; with a tinge of smoked (!) malt in the aftertaste. A fine IPA..............
Tessic (457), Brantford, Ontario, Canada
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 11, 2006 This IPA poured a dark yellow colour with a bright white head. Scents include apricot and citrus with a little bread thrown in. First sip was heavy with flavour. Grassy notes with lots of hoppy flavour. Finish is floral with continueinf hops. Palate is bitter.
Very good IPA.
crzybob77 (528), Richmond, Virginia, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 11, 2006 A fairly bland ale with a little hop backing. Certainly not a drain pour or anything though. Simple and refreshing.
markas101 (565), Fargo, North Dakota, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 11, 2006 50cl bottle, Shelburne. Amber pour, thin head, intensely hoppy aroma. Highly carbonated, fantasticaly bitter hoppy flavour, long bitter finish. Very nice pale ale.
daniel0017 (232), Ontario, Canada
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Nov 11, 2006 Beautiful tan body with bubbly off-white head. Aroma is clean and bright roasted malted barley and very hoppy. The taste is very refreshing. The hops really attack your mouth and give way to a malt barley assault in the aftertaste. Has a very bitter-dry finish. The mouthfeel is bitter. I’ll look out for this one on draught.
radiomgb (1977), Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 10, 2006 Orange-copper in colour, long lasting creamy white head, nice lacing. The aroma is generously hoppy (oranges, pine), some apples, caramel sweetness, a bit soapy. The flavour is hoppy (pine, citrus), caramel sweetness, grassy. Moderatly bitter mouthfeel, medium body, medium carbonation. Finishes with a medium bitterness, lingering, slightly dry. Nicely balanced IPA.
500ml Bottle from the LCBO in Peterborough, Ontario. Best Before December 15, 2007.
KnutAlbert (3127), Oslo, Norway
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 10, 2006 Bottled, 5,3% ABV. Light amber, pours with a firm head. A malty base for lovely hops - pine, bitter oragnes. Splendidly refreshing, this would be a great summer beer. But I’d liek to try the stronger version, more strength could possibly give more depth.
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