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Free State Ad Astra Ale 3.2 50

Free State Ad Astra Ale


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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
503.26/5.03.2/5.05.6%66.9Kölsch/Altbier
Commercial Description:
This ale is the first brewed in Kansas since pioneering days. The name "Ad Astra comes from the Kansas State Motto - Ad Astra per Aspera, Latin words meaning "To the Stars through Difficulties". We've blended Pale, Caramel, and Munich malts for a rich amber beer. The hops balance this malty sweetness, and we've chosen Northern brewer and Fuggles hops for their flavor.
O.G. - 13/1052. Hops - 27 IBUs
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 Ungstrup (15361), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/55/103/513/20
May 22, 2005  
[At GABF 2004] A copper colored beer with a beutiful orange head. The aroma is sweet and sour with notes of berries. The flavor is sweet nutty with a dry hoppy end.


 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/103/510/20
Apr 2, 2009  

Date: February 25, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
Appearance: clear dark amber, fine beige head, patterned lace
Aroma: dry caramel malt aroma, light earthyness
Flavor: rich dry caramel malt flavor, lots of earthyness keeps it pretty dry, long bitter finish
Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.7/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: *4


 argo0 (6969), Washington DC, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/511/20
Sep 22, 2002  
Deep copper body with little head. Caramel and maple aroma. Flavor is mild caramel malty followed by earthy hops. Pleasant beer, though maybe a bit sweet for my taste.


 bu11zeye (5608), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Mar 14, 2005  
(Tap at brewery) Pours a deep copper body with a small off-white head. Aroma of caramel and light hops. Flavor of malt, caramel and a some hops.


 JorisPPattyn (5189), Antwerpen, Belgium
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/102/511/20
Oct 2, 2003  
Bright clear chestnut; little amber head, fast gone. Nose, after much sniffling, just yields a little liquorice - some roasted malts might be hinted at. Taste is a combination of well-roasted malts and a hidden, but present hoparoma - but all of it in a kind of low-key. Not very well-bodied; slightly velvety mouthfeel. Either I'm missing something, either there's not much ado in this beer...


 Cletus (5057), Connecticut, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/516/20
Jan 10, 2009  
Growler courtesy of theisti, Pours mahogany with a thin but determined withe head. Smells of caramel, light spice, roses, some sugary hints, earthy. Tastes of spice, pepper, earthy, tea, some citrus, caramel. Finishes with a light earthiness. Enjoyable session beer.


 JPDIPSO (4926), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Apr 28, 2003  
Copper color with a moderate light beige head. Mild caramel and light hops make for a smooth, but unremarkable brew.


 heemer77 (4311), Savannah, Missouri, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/513/20
Sep 5, 2004    Updated: Apr 3, 2005
Samples at the brewpub. Fairly dark amber coloring with a small head and tons of lacing. The Aroma is a little bit of orange peel and some pepper spice. The taste is oranges and a little bit of fresh bread. Solid grapefruit comes out at the end.



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