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Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (USA) (Bottle) 3.26 514

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

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
5143.27/5.03.26/5.06.1%69.2Lager 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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 brewblackhole (1386), Muskego, Wisconsin, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Mar 24, 2006  
Fresh citursy hop aroma ,orange amber color,spicey pine hop dominated flavor but with distict malt backing to prevent it from being to overbalanced . This is a very well done IPA


 Magjayran (1379), Durham, North Carolina, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Jan 26, 2006  
Pours a clear orange color with a moderately thick mostly white head. Piney hop aroma is mouth watering to say the least. Piney hops continue in the flavor with a hint of citrus. Mouthfeel is fairly thick with just a bit of sparkling carbonation. Nothing spectacular but a solid example of the style.


 igneous1 (1374), Davenport, Iowa, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Dec 20, 2005  
orange color, head is beige, not lasting. aroma is initially quite citrusy, but the malts (caramel) begin to overpower the hoppiness as it oxidizes. the flavor is initially quite medicinal, but becomes more lemony and plasticy towards the end.


 RSRIZZO (1369), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/54/103/55/20
Apr 23, 2006  
Aroma is great with a fresh hop scent and the color is a deep rich gold. It’s a medium body brew with a full malt flavor that has a strong smoky, oak taste on the back. The hop flavor is weaker then the aroma suggests but has a good bitterness. In the end the oak flavor is too strong and takes away from the rest of what this beer could beer.


 ilovedarkbeer (1369), Dallas, Texas, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 21, 2007  
Somewhat of a session ale IMO. Tastes less hoppey and more sweet and bitter than most IPAs. Pours a honey amber color and tastes like hops and sugar. When it warms you can actually taste the thistle. Not bad.


 Sully (1367), Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/516/20
Oct 29, 2006  
The first thing that piqued my attention was the alcohol content. For a pommy beer this is quite high even though the style should be at the higher end. It isn’t an American behemoth but this is of no matter. The beer looks fine in the Duvel tulip glass and forms a great head over the burnished hue. The nose is quite subtle but delightful with aromas of citrus hoppiness and delicate malty overtones. The balance of these in the mouth is also special with a fine finish. This is a great example of the British versions of a fine style that seems to have been somewhat wrested from their hands by the plethora of US brews. A session beer par excellence.


 Borup (1360), Albertslund, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/514/20
Jan 11, 2007  
Bottle. Amber colour with a nice creamy head. Aroma and flavour of fruit, caramel and hops.


 JohnnyJ (1356), Carlsbad, California, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/510/20
Jul 11, 2009  
Bottle. Clear amber pour. Not very interesting, bland flavor. Some malt and hops, light sweetness.



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