Deschutes Pinot Twilight

Brewed by Deschutes Brewery
Style: American Pale Ale
Bend, Oregon USA

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker

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Sampled at the Portland brewpub. Pours a hazy, pale orange. Nose is nice, citrus, hay, wet whole hops. Flavor is sweet, lightly tart, hay, white grapes, white pepper, coriander. I expected a bit more.

On tap at Bailey’s Taproom Third Anniversary Barrel Aged Fest. Pours out a straw/orange topped with a white head. Aroma was of light citrus, fruit, and sweetness. Taste was more of the hops and the Pinot gave it a little fruit twang. A fun one from Deschutes.

On tap at the Bend brewpub in August 2009. Pours a slightly-reddened golden amber color with a decent amount of pinot in the nose. Everything about it was quite nice, and the taste was that of the Twlight with remnants of the wine; however, this one was a little more sessionable than I would have liked, i.e. I would have liked a stronger barrel-aged beer, although I did like the concept and the beer as it was was very drinkable. Serving type: on-tap Reviewed on: 09-20-2009

Tap @ Bailey’s Taproom’s Third Anniversary Barrel Aged Fest... Poured golden/orange with a white head. Well carbonated, fizzy. The Pinot added some fruity depth, but didn’t impart too much on the overall flavor. Hops stuck out strongly, candied sugars, carrot-like vegetables and lots of citrus acidity.