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Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (USA) (Bottle)

Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (USA) (Bottle) - American Pale Ale

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70
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An American Pale Ale brewed by
Belhaven (Greene King)

Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland

bottled
common

on tap
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Broad Distribution
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4783.27/5.03.26/5.06.1%66.4Lager 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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 BückDich (4641), McCall, Idaho, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20

Dec 14, 2005  
Pale copper color with amber mixed-in. The head is light and creamy with a large amount of lacing. The nose is lightly herbal and toasty with a bit of a cheesy note. The flavor is malty and balanced with a nice stab of bitterness. Not only did I own an 83 tercel but it also put a soundsystem in it worth more than the car.

 TeamTrappist (275), jericho, New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/56/103/513/20
Jun 23, 2009  
Bottle. Thanks Russ. Poured a copper amber. Nose was clearly hoppy.Nicely balanced blend of malt and hops with a hop note that surprised me in its depth. Not my favorite hop variety, as I prefer it more floral, but a good beer.


 drseusszb200 (105), Florida, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/103/512/20
Jun 21, 2009  
like most english ipa not much flavor not much of anything. pretty boring in the long run.


 AmEricanbrew (1493), Port-Au-Shreve, Louisiana, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jun 8, 2009  
Clear amber with a tight off white head. Mild floral hop aroma. Medium body. Nice grassy and floral hop flavors on a lightly sweet honey malty base.


 mspindler (219), Alta Loma, California, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/513/20
Jun 1, 2009  
Bottle from Bevmo. Pours a hazy copper with a thin off white head. Aroma is spicy and a bit skunky, really not alot there. Flavor is bitter, citrusy, and spicy, but with a good dose of grainy malt. Bitter finish. Medium bodied, medium carbonation.


 GonZoBeeR (2117), ste-Eulalie, Quebec, Canada
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
May 30, 2009  
Aroma:good hopy nose,grapefruit... Appearance:Clear amber good head.. Flavor:sweet grapefruit hops,flavor...sweet nice...


 steview (893), Los Angeles, California, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/102/512/20
May 28, 2009  
aroma of fruit, butter, and grass; tiny floaties--otherwise average body with average white head, but with practically no lacing; overall flavor of earthy and metallic water with some fruit notes; it feels too spritzy; it’s okay.


Backle (6), Quebec, Canada
does not count click to see why this rating of Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (USA) (Bottle) does not count
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/56/103/514/20
May 24, 2009  
Little aroma alcohol, coffee, cereal, clear, amber, aminimal head, medium sweetness, lightly bitter, - less flavor than expected - kind of thinfizzy, light body, thin feel,


 Shag (1905), Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
May 24, 2009  
This poured an orange color with a moderate white head. The aroma contains pine, grapefruit, and oranges. The flavor is rather hoppy with more grapefruits, orange, and a slight malt presence. This probably walks the line between APA and IPA but still a nice beer.



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