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Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (USA) (Bottle)

Percentile
72
overall
Brewed by Belhaven (Greene King)
Style: American Pale Ale

Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
5083.27/5.03.26/5.06.1%69.1Lager glass, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Bottle: Pastuerised.
A refreshing example of an India Pale Ale from the master brewers at Belhaven. The blend of Cascade and Challenger hops combine to produce an abundance of fresh hop aroma that preludes a bitter-dry taste explosion. Crafted from nearly three centuries of brewing heritage at Scotland’s oldest independent brewery, this ale from Belhaven will have your taste buds tingling.
6.1% USA export version. The Europe version is 5.3%.
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 drjay44 (773), Salida, Colorado, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/103/512/20
Aug 2, 2008  
Lovely honey color, average head, mild lacing, pleasant non floral nose, a bit thin in the palate. Light on bitterness in keeping with its place of creation. Pleasant enough, but somewhat light for my palate.


 Beerman6686 (1280), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/512/20
Jul 26, 2008  
Poured a cloduy orangish yellow color with a white head. Aroma was very malty, much like an english IPA. Flavor was much the same, not so much a bad beer, but for an APA not very balanced


 tedovertu (260), Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/514/20
Jul 26, 2008  
Clear gold body with a small head with little to no lacing. Pine/Spruce hoppiness that is not too dry. Light body with an average duration and a light bitterness. Well balanced not as hoppy as most IPA beers. This was very refreshing surprise.


 trokini (1027), San Diego, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Jul 21, 2008  
Pours clear gold with a decent white head. Sharp, peppery hops that actually smell like a thistle. Astringent hop taste, reminiscent of an English IPA, with a decent amount of orange citrus flavors, and a sweeter, honey-malt finish. A pleasant surprise.


 zappafan99 (462), South Carolina, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/517/20
Jul 15, 2008    Updated: Nov 15, 2009
Taste 7/8. Looks: Nice gold with a thick foam. Aroma: Crisp spicy hops. Sweetness in the malt. Taste: Orange, spicy, caramel . Full bodied. Smooth for this style. Quite good. Re-rate 9/8 Still stand by original rating.


 Snojerk321 (1939), San Diego, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/103/512/20
Jul 15, 2008  
Bottle from BevMo La Mesa. Pours a light copper color with a good sized head that left great lacing. Great piny and citrus hop aroma. Flavor was a bit too malty thus making the beer a bit unbalanced in my opinion.


 verymerrymonk (256), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/514/20
Jul 11, 2008  
Pours a clear orange body with a thin but enduring head. Not what I’d think of as an APA or an IPA, but pretty good. Maybe a bit more balanced and less pungent. Nice.


 gotohelunc (473), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jul 8, 2008  
Bottle. Clear, light copper color. Big foamy head settles to almost nothing. Thin hoppy nose with some sourness. Flavor’s mildly hoppy, very crisp and dry with a clean finish. Tastes like a nice session APA.



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