Wolaver's Wildflower Wheat
Cricket Hill's Jersey Summer =
Wildflower Wheat is a delicious unfiltered American
Perfect for summer, this Breakfast Ale is fresh and
Pale Wheat Ale that is brewed with organic chamomile
flavorful. Slightly tangy and fermented with Belgian
flowers and a hint of organic Vermont honey.
yeast, it pairs great with a backyard BBQ. ABV: 5.5%
ABV: 2.97%
Will
2
Slight haze, honey/floral. Low bitterness, like a light American wheat with bit-o-honey.
Bobby 3.5 Beautiful golden hue, surprisingly silky mouth feel. Mat 2.5 Little too sweet and chamomile was a little much for me.
Neil
3
Mel 3.5
Lightly carbonated, refreshing, mild body, chamomile comes through strong. Honey & floral notes. An easy summer beer, but a little sweet.
Will 2.5 Hazy, probably wheat? Nice finish, drinkable. Hazy orange with minimal lacing. Smells of cake batter. Bobby 4.5 Refreshing, spicy citrus notes.
Mat
3
Very solid refreshing summer beer. Much better than expected by name.
Neil
3
Beautiful color, unfiltered, delicate and lightly sweetened. Sweet nose, light, refreshing- a perfect breakfast beer
Mel 4.5 for sure!
Ithaca Partly Sunny
Rogue American Amber Ale
Partly Sunny is an Ithaca-style interpretation of the
This classic Amber Ale has a coffee aroma with a
classic Belgian Witbier. It is a hazy-straw colored
delicate roasted malt accent. And although generously
wheat beer brewed with coriander, and generous
hopped, it finishes smooth and satisfying.
amounts of lemon zest. ABV: 4.9%
ABV: 5.1%
Will
2
Bobby 3 Mat Neil Mel
Hazy, coriander wheat ale. Aptly named. Spicy nose, light body with crisp finish. Strong flavor.
Will
3
Hoppy, not bitter, middle of the road, not flawed, but not very Rogue-ish.
Bobby 4
Smells very sweet, copper-red hue, light mouth feel. Classic example of an American Ale.
3
Solid beer. Just nothing impressive and overly basic.
3
Somewhat over spiced, not Ithaca's best, but still good.
Mat
3
Great spice on the nose, although a little dominant on the flavor.
Neil 3.5 Hoppy, medium body, drinkable.
3
Spicy nose & spicy flavor- peppery, it loses the “wheat beer part.�
Mel
3
Just your standard Amber Ale, nothing that stands out.
Fegley's Monkey Wrench Saison
Ommegang BPA
Fegley's BrewWorks Monkey Wrench is a premier
Ommegang's BPA is their interpretation of a true
example of a classic Saison-Ale. Providing just the
Belgian-style Pale Ale. Brewed with 5 malts and 3
right hints of lemon and pepper, the flavor is un-
hops to create a truly unique and well balanced beer
matched for a crisp and refreshing finish. ABV: 7.0%
for warm days spent outdoors. ABV: 6.2%
Nose is a little peppery, solid saison, very nice. Could be Will 3.5 a bit drier for me.
Bobby 3.5 Pale straw color, refreshing, crisp. Strong alcohol taste in the finish.
Will 3.5 Fresh, floral summery ale. Easy, fun. Light & fluffy mouth feel. Very carbonated, light in Bobby 3.5 Belgian flavor.
High carbonation really adds to the beer and helps mellow the Belgian yeast.
Mat
4
Really solid saison. Not mind blowing but no complaints.
Mat
Neil
3
Solid saison- very straight forward, light & refreshing.
Neil 3.5 approachable.
Mel 3.5 Lots of mouth feel, crisp & refreshing- a solid saison.
4
Smooth, well carbonated, matly clean finishSweet nose, a simple beer that works for any
Mel 3.5 occasion or food pairing.
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