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Roots Organic Burghead Heather Ale 3.04 25

Roots Organic Burghead Heather Ale


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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
253.11/5.03.04/5.05.5%51.3Lager glass, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Based on a 3,000 year old recipe, this award winning ale may be the most interesting ale you've ever had! Made with no hops but with heather tips.
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 harlequinn (2745), Tacoma, Washington, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/516/20
Jan 12, 2006  
This was interesting. Very hazy and murky appearance, light and honey colored, with some really fragrant floral honey sweetness in the aroma. Almost has a beeswax aftertaste, but the mouthfeel is very sullen and soft, with some fruity sweetness and some exotic taste from the heather. Different but satisfying if you are in the mood for experimenting.


 beerinmarch (2829), Washington, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Oct 20, 2006  
This beer is what the brewer is known for, and it shows. Even my friends who don’t like abstract (i guess that fits it?) beers enjoy this one. This comes off like a saison or some belgian style brew, the heather gives it an herbal spice tone that balances this brew out really well. Very soft feeling to this brew, but the flavors are very well balanced and easy drinking making this a great summer night brew.


 omhper (12261), Stockholm, Sweden
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/514/20
Feb 20, 2006  
Draught at the brewpub. Cloudy amber, lasting head. Flowey heather aroma. Medium dry with soft mouthfeel and indistinct malt flavours. The flavours from the heather are just lovely. Low bitterness. An interesting, unusual ale.


 slimchill (781), Austin, Texas, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Oct 8, 2008  
Draught. Nose is the mild floral sweetness of heather. Cloudy orange-brown with a thin white head. Flavor is smooth and balanced, lightly sweet, floral, and just a faint hint of oranges. Finishes somewhat bland. Very easy-drinking.


 HopDevil1979 (117), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/514/20
Dec 23, 2006  
This one gets the award for most unique beer I’ve had... No hops, just heather tips. Tastes like, you guessed it, flowers! But in a good way. Very light taste matched its light coloration. Danced off the palate with intense foaming action. My buddy had too many of these and puked up rose pedals!


 Angeloregon (2025), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jun 11, 2007  
Unique from nose to finish. Varies from one batch to the next. A bright luminescent golden yellow hue with no head. Bright and sweet while finishing quite nicely for a no-hop heer. Heather tips were fragrant and loving. Yum!


 kreepindeth (405), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/516/20
Sep 5, 2007  
Glowing yellow with little to no head. Flavors of honey, bread, biscuits. Some pleasing herbal notes in the finish and some floweriness.


 WeeHeavySD (3040), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Feb 8, 2008  
4th Brewery 07-08 Brew Trip with Bikesandbeer. Pours orange with a sweet nose. Taste is also sweet, and light and generally pretty nice with a little bite.



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