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New Belgium Hoptober Golden Ale

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86
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2383.48/5.03.46/5.0Autumn6%99.3English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Five hops and four malts make Hoptober Golden Ale a veritable cornucopia of earth. Pale and wheat malt are mashed with rye and oats to create a medium-bodied ale with creamy mouth feel. Centennial, Cascade, Sterling, Willamette and Glacier hops form a bonfire of citrus notes, fruity cheers and a bold finale. ABV: 6% 40 IBU Available in 6-packs and on draught
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 boto (1334), Granby, Connecticut, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/513/20

Sep 30, 2009  
12oz. bottle: This one pours a clear golden color. There was a small white head on it that dropped off rather quickly, but left a bit of lacing. The aroma is rather decent. There is a lot going on in this one. Some citrus and pine hop notes up front. Also some grassiness and malts in the background. A mild hop bite to the taste. Medium bodied. Some malts and earthiness to the taste also. Pretty easy drinking. Not bad at all!

 beernbourbon (273), chicago, Illinois, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Nov 28, 2009  
Bottle. Pour is light copper with a small head. Aroma is malty and hoppy; not unlike the 2 below. Very crisp aroma. Flavor is also malty and hoppy with a little bread in hte finish. nice.


 Tmoney99 (4730), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/514/20
Nov 26, 2009  
Bottle from TheOtherDave. Poured cleaqr copper color with an average off-white frothy head that mostly lasted with good lacing. Moderate earthy hop and malt aroma. Medium body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Medium earthy bitter flavor with a medium bitter finish of moderate duration. Good drinkable brew.


 hellbilly (1532), scottsdale über alles, Arizona, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Nov 26, 2009  
bottle bb 2/6/10 tasted 9/13/09. clear. rich golden/dark yellow-y blonde with a one inch of white head and some sluggish foamy lace trails. crisp, fresh and balanced nose of grain, honey, orange/a bit pithy, floral and some peppery spice. the palate and flavor are again... balanced. pale malty sweetness mixes with piney hops, honey, cream, citrus, florals and sugar cookie-like doughiness with a dry finish. the medium body is loaded with small squishy bubbles which give it a creamy soft mouth feel. the experience is enhanced when consumed directly from the bottle... much richer and fuller yet still crisp. well made, balanced and highly sessionable! 7.5/3/8/4/16/3.85


 jcwattsrugger (5333), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/57/103/514/20
Nov 26, 2009  
@ Moon River -on tap – tight foamy retaining white head that laces and gold color. Aroma is lemon zest/pine hops. Taste is earthy/lemon zest/pine hops, medium malt.


 KDorgan12 (169), Memphis, Tennessee, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/102/515/20
Nov 24, 2009  
Nice crisp tawny brown color with shallow head. Strong hop aroma - citrusy and liight crisp mouthfeel. Aftertaste is very nutty/toasty, Whole lot going on in this one.


 Hophead22 (1090), Redlands, by way of Wisconsin,, California, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/511/20
Nov 22, 2009  
On tap. Rating #233. Poured a light gold with a small white head although it did leave really nice lacing on the glass. Aroma was light malt with just a hint of hops, very light hops. Flavor was similar to the flavor, very light with not much in the way of hops. Not super impressed, but it does make for a decent session drinker. (1086)


 whiterabbit81 (244), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/514/20
Nov 22, 2009  
Pours a medium golden with a smallish head. Aroma of fresh hop, citrus, and caramel. Really tasty and well-balanced, with a nice sweetness balanced with a hop bitterness. Very nice and creamy mouthfeel. A surprisingly nice brew.


 DJMonarch (6845), Northwich, Cheshire, England
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Nov 18, 2009    Updated: Nov 20, 2009
1. Flight Taster at the Paramount Cafe, Denver 21/09/2009 Golden coloured and hoppy with a little citrus flavour. A little dryness in a crisp and lasting malt finish. 2. From the Bottle at the GABF, Colorado Convention Center 24/09/2009 Big hop aroma. Golden coloured grassy and hoppy with a skunk flavour. Fresh and crisp with a little dryness in a malt finish.



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