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Holy Mackerel Special Golden Ale 3.18 245

Holy Mackerel Special Golden Ale

Percentile
64
overall

bottled
common

on tap
available

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2453.19/5.03.18/5.0Special8.5%29.6Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
This Golden Ale is Belgian-Style, yet with a Florida twist! Handcrafted in small batches using the finest all natural ingredients, including German Plisner malt and Czech Saaz hops. Quite a refreshing, yet complex beer… that will only mature if cellared for 2-3 years. -Ideal serving temperature 45f.
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 SSSteve (2104), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/511/20
May 8, 2009  
2009. 12oz bottle. hazy orange under a medium sized white head. soft aroma with peach, yeasty marshmallow, bubblegum. flavor is similar to the aroma with lots of the bubblegum and some overly ripe bananas. moderately sweet. not that impressed.


 DalzAle (512), Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
May 5, 2009  
Bottle. Crystal clear yellow/orange pour with little carbonation. Aroma was bready bubblegum. Flavor was heavy on honey, malts and finished syrupy with a little bit of hops. Decent HM beer, but wouldn’t trade for again.


 tarheels86 (812), Washington DC, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
May 4, 2009  
On tap at Raleigh WBF. Pours a cloudy light orange with a decent white head that quickly settles down. Aroma of lemongrass, faint yeast, orange peel, coriander, grassy hops- almost a little skunkiness. Taste is very sweet with light fruits, white sugar, cotton candy, and lots of cloying alcohol. Light-bodied and fizzy on the palate. Not bad- but for this style it is not even close to par.


 wilkie (1193), Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
May 3, 2009  
Draught at the WBF in Raleigh. Nice orange, cloudy appearance with a big white head. Has nice fruity yeast aroma, and flavor is similar, with hints of orange peel, spice. Light body, sweet finish.


 mixinnixon2000 (227), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/515/20
May 1, 2009  
Recieved this one as a bonus in a trade with Dakine. I do enjoy almost all Belgian strong ales. it’s so smooth you would never guess it was 8.5% abv.


 yobdoog (1530), Woodridge NY, New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Apr 30, 2009  
Yellow golden with almost no head from the bottle. Aroma of yeast and some spice, sort of belgian almost saison like. Slightly bubble gummy with some cotton candy. Taste is sweet and similar to aroma. Some mellow spice and candy sweetness.


 bubbleflubber (900), Collinsville, Virginia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Apr 25, 2009  
Pours deep gold into the glass, with an initial creamy head that dissipates. Sweet, yeasty, fruity aromas. The flavors are similar, with tiny citrus, sweet light malts, aerated sugars, cloves, spices, and a hint of alcohol. The finish just closes on the candied fruit aspect of the brew. With a slightly syrupy mouthfeel, there’s nothing here that I’d seek out again, yet nothing out of kilter, either.


 j12601 (1355), Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Apr 24, 2009  
Bottle thanks to that no good rascal Daknole, thanks man. Pours a clear gold with a hefty white head. Sweet fruit and bread aromas hit the nose even while pouring. Thin to medium bodied. Bready, with banana notes, and sweet. Finishes much the same way, with a touch of spice, possibly coriander.



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