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Tröegs Scratch 1

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A California Common formerly brewed by
Tröegs Brewing Company

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania USA

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373.42/5.03.39/5.0Special5%100Lager glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Scratch Beer 1 - 2007, a hybrid beer (California Common Beer), will be released on or about April 26. This is a beer we brewed on the back patio on more than one occasion. It became the inspiration for Tröegs Pale Ale. The simplest explanation of what makes a hybrid beer unique is the brewer is forcing a lager to do something it doesn’t want to do. Scratch 1 uses lager yeast fermented at a warmer temperature. The fermented malt gives an exaggerated fruity undertone to the beer which combines nicely with the citrus flavors of Cascade hops. Balancing out the taste are spicy, earthy flavors derived from Brewer’s Gold hops. Slightly aggressive hops in the front of the mouth give way to a clean, subtle grape-like finish.

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 kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/511/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 08/19/2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Ticker Tasting

pale yellow with a slight haze, thin dense white head, drippy lace, light malt aroma with light earthyness, slightly sweet malt flavor, nice cereal character, balanced by earthy hops, light bitter finish,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **/4


 CaptainCougar (4664), Rockville, Maryland, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Aug 19, 2007  
Bottle thanks to MrBendo: Pours a transparent pale golden with a thin, spotty-lacing white head. Aroma of fresh, wet, lightly citrusy hops and some mild pale malt sweetness along with light fruity esters. Body starts with a nice, light sweetness and fresh light flavor hoppy character toward a crisp, clean finish. Very drinkable and true to style.


 hopdog (4648), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Jul 15, 2007  
12oz bottle. Poured a medium and hazy golden color with an averaged sized white head. Aromas of grains, citrus, lightly fruity, and a trace of spices. Tastes of citrus, spicey, and very lightly fruit. Honey sweetness.


 hopscotch (4588), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/57/103/510/20
Aug 6, 2007  
Bottle... Yellow lager with a small, creamy, white head. Spicy, white and black pepper nose. The balanced flavor yields pale grains, mild bitterness and light acidity along with a perfumey, lemon peel essence. Light to medium-bodied with fizzy carbonation. Finishes crisp and mostly clean. Not really a fan of this style, but thanks to mgumby10 for sharing the bottle!


 acrdz (4376), Boulder, Colorado, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/514/20
Oct 27, 2007  
10-20% opacity. Golden yellow. Fresh, hoppy, yeast-forward nose, with some hay and soapy yeast notes. Flavor is lively, fresh, hay-like with heavy and assertive hops,. Some pilsner malts and some fresh hay-flavored hops. Nice.



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