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Smuttynose Star Island Single

Percentile
52
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
1533.08/5.03.06/5.0Spring5.4%43.5Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Previously known as Abbey Single/Blonde Ale.

Session ale brewed with spice
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 morrdt (608), Jacksonville, Florida, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/54/102/510/20
Oct 16, 2009  
12 oz. single bottle that was from Total Wine here in Jacksonville, Florida. Fair aroma of spices and a taste to match that, though it seemed a bit watery to me. Probably because it was late September and it is supposed to be a Spring beer. meh.


 CharlesDarwin (1844), Point Judith, Rhode Island, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Oct 15, 2009  
Pleasant lemon-hinted herbal pilsener malt aroma, coupled with some sweet phenol and herb tones, leaking through from spice additions. Pours a well-hazed dark peachy-gold, with an off-white head, low. Flavors echo the aroma, adding a crackery, wheat-like depth. There’s more distinct near-metallic pilsener malt character, indicating some age to this bottle. Gummy hops and juicyfruit yeast byproducts add complexity. This is nice. It seems a little dead, like the yeast were pushed and the pils malt isn’t the freshest. I can see having this super-fresh on tap that it would be an insanely drinkable summer thirst slaker.


 jeremytoni (1106), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Oct 10, 2009  
From a bottle poured a brown color with a fair amount of head. Spicy malty flavor with a quick finsih.


 Floback (333), Naples, Florida, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/513/20
Oct 3, 2009  
Bottle from Total Wine. Pours a murky orange color and an inch of white head that dissipates rapidly. The nose is soapy and citrusy. Flavors include wheat, subtle starfruit, more soap, and bread. Medium carbonation and lite body. Decent; I probably won’t buy this again though


 branspra (221), Arlington, Virginia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/512/20
Sep 25, 2009  
Bottle. Pours a clear amber color with a larger, frothy white head. Lacing is average. Aromas of citrus, light malt, and a hint of sage. Very lively mouthfeel with a slick finish. Flavors of crisp apple, light sage, and a hint of lime. Good beer for summer drinking.


pressboxjoe (73), , New Jersey, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/510/20
Sep 20, 2009  
Bottle. Smells and tastes malty and metallic. No head. Muddled spicy, bit like hard candy feeling in mouth. Extremely carbonated.


 Damico (173), Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/58/105/517/20
Sep 19, 2009  
The beer has a great, subtly cloudy color, which goes with a vague wheat flavor mixed with spices. There is flavor throughout this ale which gives it a high rating, for me in that Belgian tradition.


 Radek Kliber (3945), Toronto (Can) Krotoszyn (Pol), Ontario, Canada
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/54/102/58/20
Sep 14, 2009  
Bottle 355 ml
Appearance: clear amber look with straight mid white top
Nose: fruity, yeasty, hint of pepper honey malts
Flavor/Palate : soft bodied. Slightly off grainy with peppery yeasty feel. Misadventure from Smutty. Well, you failed today.



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