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Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (USA) (Bottle)

Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (USA) (Bottle)

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An American Pale Ale brewed by
Belhaven (Greene King)

Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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4273.28/5.03.28/5.06.1%64.1Lager glass, Shaker P  Stats

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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 blipp (961), Grand Island, New York, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20

Feb 15, 2008  
On tap at The Old Toad in Rochester. Poured orange with an off white head. Floral hop aroma, with some malt sweetness. Medium body. Flavor is again mostly hops, floral and a bit of lime like citrus. Pretty good.

 BeerBlockaid (476), West Palm Biatch, Florida, USA
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/103/54/102/59/20
Nov 30, 2008  
wait...is this thing an IPA or an APA??? That would certainly be important in my description. I will go with the bottle, as it states it’s an IPA twice. Twice, like Van Persie having already scored twice against Chelsea today. More please, thank you! The Dutchman is truly flying. The brew has a promising colour and head. But right away, I’ve no nose to really tell on. A little bit of candied hints maybe, but this thing is about as fragrant as glass. Taste is pretty flat, though thoroughly carbonated. Refreshing somewhat, with citrus hints. No hops.....not a hint of hardly any. Perhaps this is why they designate it here as an APA. A little bitter, but for the wrong reasons. More of a normal brew to me. A little malty but I am really disappointed.


 terrybail (185), , Ontario, Canada
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Nov 27, 2008  
500ml bottle from the SAQ as part of a trade for a server cabinet :) The aroma was slightly sweet and hoppy and citrusy Pours a nice light copper amber color nice 2 finger whit head no lacing The taste is crisp and slightly creamy with a nice hop taste nicely carbonated Very refreshing


 BelgianBeerGal (1035), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/510/20
Nov 26, 2008  
Draught at the Flying Saucer Fort Worth. Really expected more from this beer. It just seemed way off for an APA. Very creamy mouthfeel with malt covering up all but just a hint of hops. Good looking beer but odd for the style.


 dm9831 (706), Monee, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/59/20
Nov 17, 2008  
caramel colored, respectable off-white head, some lacing. aroma of minor citrus hops, musty malt. flavor had heavy band-aid notes, strong enough for me to look for a ’born-on’ date. medium bodied, dry finish. this is a favorite style of mine, so it disappoints me to give it such a low rating. i was highly disppointed with this (alleged) apa.


 BeerGestapo (399), Windsor, Pennsylvania, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/510/20
Oct 27, 2008  
Brewed in Scotland !!! (KSBF) Pours a lite golden color with a foamy white head. The aroma is of citrus with grassy notes. The taste is much of the same with a slightly dry finish. average !!



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