 Pigfoot (2225), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
May 12, 2008
One pint can. The innuendos didn’t hit me at first, sure "horny goat", but on the box we get this: "cans...the bigger the better!" and "why choose our BIG cans?" Let’s not forget on the can" "horny goat loves big cans."
By the way, a can can sometimes mean an ass, or butt, or tuchus, or booty, in the contemporary vernacular.
The cartoon goat also has a constant leer.
’Cause he’s horny.
Alright, let’s drink ’er. Into a Blue Moon glass, just for fun. With no orange.
Huge fizz and carbonation, lightly hazed yellow appearance, huge head, leaving lace.
Sweet, perfumey aroma, light spice, pronounced lemon, some orange. Nice enough. Could be fresher and brighter.
In the mouth, smooth and slick...brisk and citric. Flavor swims in the mouth for a moment, then disappears. Seems like this is made for those who think Blue Moon is too thick. And then, the lemon spikes the palate with a palpable hit. Not especially pleasant...Lays flat and just putzes out at the end. Sticks in the mouth, a messy lemony...bleh...That’ll do.
I had two cans the other day when I was fairly drunk, and didn’t think it sucked. Just not terribly good. Now that my mind is in better command, I’m less charitable.
Paid $5.49 for a 4 pack. I’ve got to be more careful with my money...
Don’t settle, folks. Say no to horny goats.
Ughsmash (3079), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Oct 9, 2008 16oz can. Poured clear bright golden with about 1" of initial white head.. lots of rising carbonation. The aroma wasn’t bad with maize and banana sweetness accented by white pepper and a little orange zest.. sweet overall. The flavor was quite similar with sweet honey and pale malts at the core.. mild tangy wheat and orange zest at the edges.. picked up some dry peppery spicage for the finish.. just a touch sour right at the back. Lighter-bodied with a bit of syrupy texture on the palate.. not quite dry enough at the finish.. tangy tartness was close to metallic, but maintained its air of refreshment. Much better than it rates.
nqualls (422), Tennessee, USA
Sep 2, 2008 Pint can. Poured a hazy dark gold color with almost no head. Aroma was earthy with a subtle spice note. Flavor was seriously lacking. Slight orange hint with a little wheat, but a metallic flavor. Body was too light and carbonation was a little low.
theisti (1086), Leawood, Kansas, USA
Aug 26, 2008 Pint can, graciously given to me by csbosox. Pour is a very muddled orange ruby, with little to no head. Aroma of dirt, wheat and some very mild spiciness. Taste is artificial wheat, orange peel bitterness, spoiling vegetables and a weird metallic element I can’t quite identify. I guess what I am trying to say is that it doesn’t taste very good. Palate, what difference does it make, really. Thanks Chris? Reading your rating, I assume this was from the same four pack, what gives?
phishpond417 (1459), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Aug 20, 2008 Initially poured a cloudy golden, bright yellow colour, but one the smoke cleared it turned back to a vibrant yellow. Head was large and aromatic. Semi sweet, and mildly wheaty. Mouthfeel was light, and sort of flat to be honest, taste was tolerable but metallicaly. I wouldn’t call this a belgian wit, more like an american wheat.
JPDIPSO (4286), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
Aug 12, 2008 A belgian wit from City Brewery, this should be a treat. Hazy, dirty golden color. Moderate, big bubbled, off-white head. Aromas of grain, old oranges and some spent spices. Well that’s as good as it gets. Touch of wheat and grain in the start. Some circus peanut sweetness in the middle along with a bit of pickling spice. Rather dry finish. Some more old dried up orange flavor. A tough style that was not handled with much finesse.
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