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Holy Mackerel Special Golden Ale 3.18 245

Holy Mackerel Special Golden Ale

Percentile
64
overall

bottled
common

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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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 mwelsh13 (484), Maryland, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/55/103/512/20
Jan 25, 2009  
12oz bottle from GodofThunder pours medium golden color with alot of carbonation but very little head. Fruity and bread-like aroma. Very sweet body with some syrup. Apricots, cherry and some bubble gum. Slightly dry at the end. Some wheat flavors too. A bit too thick for me and heavy.


mrbirmingham (37), Kansas, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/518/20
Jan 24, 2009    Updated: Apr 9, 2009
Aroma: Complex fruity aroma with hints of pear Appearance: Deep Orange/Golden in color with minimum head and lacing Flavor: Light fruitiness with hints of pear and apples, light alcohol flavor in after taste. Mouth feel: Minimum body Overall Impression: 8.5% ABV. Refreshing, drinkable, I could easily have more than one in sitting. Though the over all flavor is subtle, if you are looking for beer with bold flavor, this is not your beer.


 Cybercat (825), Georgia, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jan 23, 2009  
Comes out of the tap a beautiful clear golden with a crisp, malty, somewhat fruity aroma that has a hint of honey - very inviting. Flavor is crisp and fruity - mainly of pear - and has a sharp alcohol bite and a whisper of honey sweetness. Finish is smooth and satisfying.


 maniac (2770), Richmond, Virginia, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/514/20
Jan 13, 2009  
Bottle vintage 2008 courtesy of Butters on 08/12/2008. Slightly hazy golden body with a small creamy off-white head. Sweet candi sugar and floral hops, some citrus hints. Very sweet candi sugar and caramel flavor, more light floral hops and faint citrus hints hiding behind the sugar. Medium full body with moderate carbonation. With some age, this may be outstanding after the sugar smooths out.


 michael-pollack (2751), King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Jan 13, 2009  
12oz. Bottle: Lightly sweet aroma of grains, Pils malts, hops, light yeast, slight grass, mustard, fruit, light bread, and faint spices. Poured golden/amber/orange in color with a small white head that diminished but lasted throughout as a film on top. Clear. Sparkling. Medium sweet flavor. Tastes of malts, fruit, slight banana, sugar, hops, grains, yeast, slight spices, slight clove, honey, light herbs, and slight alcohol. Medium body. Syrupy, sticky texture. Average carbonation. Sweet, malty, sugary, honey finish.


 WeeHeavySD (3042), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/103/511/20
Jan 12, 2009  
12oz bonus from daknole. Pours gold orange with no head. Nose is sweet and off. Taste is sweet and slightly citrussy. Ok, not great.


 Tripplebrew (503), Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/56/103/514/20
Jan 8, 2009  
Pours a cloudy copper orange/amber with very little cream-colored head. Aroma is a creamy nut. Caramel sugar flavors to start and finish. Body is light/medium and creamy with high carbonation. A decent golden ale but nothing extraordinary.


 beachbum25 (805), Powellville, Maryland, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Jan 4, 2009  
12 oz bottle-Trade w/daknole-Clear golden color w/a slight off white head. Spiced wheat aroma. Sweet hop flavor of wheat, banana, spice, orange peel, & light fruits. Classic Belgian flavor, smooth & easy drinking. Alcohol was extremly well hidden, no wonder I’m having trouble typing right now!!! Long, sweet, spicy finish. Good Stuff! Thanks Dakine!!!



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