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Widmer Brothers Broken Halo IPA 3.3 239

Widmer Brothers Broken Halo IPA

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2393.31/5.03.3/5.06%44.8Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
Broken Halo IPA is a beer produced in the spirit of traditional IPA products shipped from the UK to India in the late 1800s. The almost excessive amounts of Cascade and Columbus hops used in Broken Halo give it notable citrus and grapefruit aromas and flavors. The beer bitterness measures high but tastes smooth due to the full-bodied, Caramel malt sweetness. The finish is juicy, clean, and short lived. A devilishly bold, heavenly smooth India Pale Ale. malts: PALE, CARAMEL 10L & 20L,carapils hops: ALCHEMY, CASCADE, zeus
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 papajohn (1055), San Diego (Mira Mesa), California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/515/20
Feb 23, 2008  
12 oz bottle from a variety pack case. A gift from my loving wife on our anniversary: Pale golden color with a small, fading white head. Light grassy and citrus aroma. Fllavor starts with some light caramel sweetness followed by a light citrus bitterness and a dry orange rind finish. Medium body is oily with lively carbonation.


 goldtwins (4085), Nesconset, New York, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Jun 21, 2006  
Pours a hazy copper color with a small off-white head. Fruity aroma with caramel underneath and a hint of hops. The flavor is failry bland to start then some sweetness. A little earthy and a mild bitterness. Semi-dry finish.


 beerguy101 (3971), Newark, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Sep 20, 2006  
This IPA pours a deep orange gold color from a 12oz bottle. Medium sized white foamy head. Aroma is floral and piney hops, touch of caramel fruit. A medium to full bodied IPA. Malts are fruity and sweet. Hops are piney and floral and a touch of citrus. Juicy hops. Lively carbonation. Nice balance. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly bitter.


 bu11zeye (5675), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Feb 11, 2007  
(Bottle) Pours a clear yellow body with a moderate off-white head. Aroma of citrus, light pine, and caramel. Flavor of caramel malt and hops.


 truegen (165), Puyallup, Washington, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Mar 23, 2007  
12 oz. bottle. Spun gold color, with a good solid head. Decent lacing. A nice, lighter side IPA. Hops not overpowering, but tasty.


 Hawksfan17 (718), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Sep 20, 2008  
This orange amber pour has a floral hops aroma. This brings out a nice bitter yet drinkable taste in the flavor.


 nahthan (129), Oakland, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/104/513/20
Aug 23, 2006  
From bottle bought at a store somewhere between Portland and Ashland, OR. Clear, filtered crisp appearance. Small, white minimal head. Low head retention. Sweet, subdued hop aroma. SRM is very light, very appropriate for the style. Flowery, grapefruit, mango hop flavor with a solid back-of-the tongue hop bitterness. Sweet and caramel, but not so sweet that is lays on your tongue. I’d really like to try this with lower carbonation on hand pump. A bit commercial, a bit sanitized, but as a result it’s balanced, damn tasty and drinkable. Better than you might expect from wheat beer fanatics. Good!


 DrunkenWeasel (218), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Sep 15, 2006  
A rather middle of the road IPA. A middle amber color with a fine amount of piney hop smell with some caramel malt notes. Tastes slightly hoppy with a few malt notes. Nothing special but a decent aftertaste with a slight hop kick but some yeasty taste to it that wasn’t so pleasent.



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