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Anchor Humming Ale

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RATINGS: 439   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.42   SEASONAL: Autumn   EST. CALORIES: 177   ABV: 5.9%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
To commemorate an important milestone in Anchor Brewing’s long history, a special ale seemed appropriate. Having found and experimented with a very rare and unusual hop variety called Nelson Sauvin, we knew that its unique character would impart a wonderful flavor and aroma to a pale ale brewed especially for the occasion: Humming Ale.


3.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
SilkTork (4691) - Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom, WALES - FEB 8, 2012
355ml bottle from Beers of Europe. An American Pale Ale. Best thing America has ever done for the world is invent the APA. The malt is a little drier than normal, and the hops have a pleasant earthy edge. Adds a touch of interest to a style that while wonderful can become a little pedestrian. Refreshingly crisp, fresh and lively. Nice one.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
HogTownHarry (4809) - Toronto (Harbourfront), Ontario, CANADA - FEB 4, 2012
12oz bottle shared with garthicus. Hazy orange amber with a decent drool of off-white head. Light aroma, floral/perfume bitterness and vague citrus juice. Taste - very nice -sweet, fruity and wort-y nicely balanced by sneaky-bitter pungent floral hoppiness, some alcohol- pretty solid! Average body, mild carbonation, a fairly long floral finish, with a dry pithy aftertaste. Quite a surprise.

3.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
garthicus (2006) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - FEB 4, 2012
Thanks to HogTownHarry. Appearance: Slightly hazy, snow white head. Aroma: Not a lot of aroma yet quite pleasant, mild and hoppy with a hint of malt. Flavour: Lemon, nicely hopped, a hint of orange peel, quite refreshing, malty and a nice carbonation to it, simple but incredibly nice. Lovely hop finish.

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Russo (937) - Campinas, BRAZIL - FEB 2, 2012
Bottled. Hazy light golden with a fluffy white head that keeps a lacing until the end. Very floral hops aroma, hints of fruit. Flavor is crisp, hints of pear and apple with a sweet finish. Low carbonation and a long and awesome mouthfeel. Thanks God to find this beer here at Netherlands!!! :D

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
TaktikMTL (4127) - Montréal-Nord, Quebec, CANADA - FEB 2, 2012
Bouteille de 12 oz obtenue via Importations Privées Bièropholie. Arôme: Légère odeur de fruits tropicaux. Apparence: La couleur est orangée voilée avec une faible densité de bulle. Présence d’un mince col beige mousseux et d’une fine dentelle sur le verre. Saveur: Goût de fruits tropicaux avec une pointe de citron et de caramel. Durée moyenne de l’arrière goût. Palette: Le corps est moyen avec une texture légèrement minérale. Moyenne effervescence en bouche. Légère présence de zestes d’orange en arrière goût. (Rating #4118)

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
joebudzjoe (448) - Connecticut, USA - FEB 1, 2012
Draft @ Coalhouse Pizza. This is a medium-bodied, highly drinkable ale with a hop flavor that is juicy, almost an apple flavor that is paired nicely with the bready malts. Clean and very fresh tasting.

3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
jcwattsrugger (8685) - Florida and, New Jersey, USA - JAN 29, 2012
12oz bottle-thanks Patrick-pours yellow with a rich white head. Aroma is grapefruit-citrus bite. Taste is grapefruit-citrus hop bite, dry, slight light malt.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
rodenbach99 (1736) - Longueuil, Quebec, CANADA - JAN 26, 2012
Bouteille de 355ml. Bière blonde dorée avec une forte couche de mousse beige. Elle semble crémeuse. Le nez est odorant, il rappelle le vin blanc de Nouvelle-Zélande. De belles notes fruitées sont accessibles. Il est très marqué par le Nelson Sauvin. La bouche est agréable, facile. citronnée. Une légère amertume est perceptible en fin de bouche. 7/10


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