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Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (USA)

Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (USA)

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An American Pale Ale brewed by
Belhaven (Greene King)

Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland

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3993.28/5.03.28/5.06.1%62.4 Lager glass, Shaker P  Stats

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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 harlequinn (2746), Tacoma, Washington, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/513/20

Aug 8, 2006  
This is not a favorite nor will it ever be. Strong butterscotch candy aroma, witha bit of grassy hops, almost on the herbal side. Flavor is extremely bitter, with some biscuity maltiness

joeyplush (27), Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/55/103/513/20
Jul 1, 2008  
Pours a medium amber with a creamy white head and good lacing. Floral hops are evident in the aroma at first, but not as much after the first sip. First several sips had a fairly strong mettalic aftertaste. Beyond that, taste was lightly bitter, with lively carbonation. The finish is a bit weak for an IPA - it’s missing that bite you expect from the bitterness of the hops.


Blasphemies (45), Ontario, Canada
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Jun 27, 2008  
draught: dark gold colour. Aroma of orange and hops. It is smooth mild flavor with a bit of hops, perhaps some spice to it and tiny bit of citrus. Will have again.


 mjg74 (1716), La Mesa, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/512/20
Jun 21, 2008  
Bottle from BevMo. Light orange/amber in color. Slightly sweet hoppy aroma. Highly hopped English IPA. Some breadiness. Has a somewhat earthy quality. This is kind of like an impy ESB. Pretty enjoyable.


 Viper666 (397), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Jun 15, 2008  
Bouteille 500ml, courtoisie de Hogtownharry. De couleur dorée orange et très légèrement voilée. Nez fruité (agrumes, traces de pommes et de mangues), de houblon floral, terreux et légèrement herbeux, malté de pain, de grains de céréales et avec des notes de biscuits au miel ainsi que de faibles notes boisées. Mince-moyenne en bouche avec un pétillement moyen et une texture légèrement crémeuse. Moyen goût fruité (agrumes, notes de pommes, traces de mangues) accompagné de notes boisées (bois humide) lors de l’entrée en bouche auquel se rajoute rapidement un goût malté de pain, de grains de céréales, moyen de biscuits au miel et avec des notes de caramel butterscotch. Parallèlement, l’on retrouve une moyenne amertume assez asséchante de houblon floral, herbeux (herbes mouillées, notes de thé) et terreux ainsi qu’avec de faibles notes citriques (pamplemousse) et ce, jusqu’en finale. Post-goût moyen et assez sec, moyen-amer de houblon floral, herbeux et légèrement terreux avec un léger goût fruité (zest d’agrumes, traces de pelures de pommes).


chrisafari (45), Orange, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/56/103/513/20
Jun 15, 2008  
On tap at the Olde Ship, Santa Ana Ca. Pours golden amber with almost no head. Aroma of sweet citrus with a hint of hops and spices. Flavor beings mild and smooth and finishes with sweet and bitter spice. More like an ESB than an American (San Diego, Ca) IPA. I know there is hops, but it is subtle compared to an American IPA. Super clear appearance.




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