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Hempen Ale

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RATINGS: 34   MEAN: 2.88/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.86   EST. CALORIES: 150   ABV: 5%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Hemp seeds are an integral part of the brewing process of this unique beer. Hemp is a relative of hops and provides unique hop-like bitters to this brew. We also use select 2-Row malted barley, Caramel 40, Chocolate and Carapils malts and Cascade hops.


2.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
MarkSachon (120) - Pennsylvania, USA - NOV 23, 2011
Consumed from the bottle but not inhaled. The hemp seeds add a unique flavor that might be unpleasant to some, and should not be likened to the flavors of hops as the brewer suggests. Might appeal to some, but I’ll abstain the next time this one passes around.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
bajunajewelry (2) - USA - APR 22, 2009 does not count
The ONLY thing negative about this beer is that it is retired! The wonderful aroma hemp and hops hit you in the face the moment you opened it. No it doesn’t taste like bong water! It’s a good full body beer that’s hoppy and has a beautiful reddish color. The sudsy head even tastes good! I miss it and can hardly wait for it to come back. What a good idea Flying Dog!

1.8
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 3/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 7/20
ROGUE (1315) - Newark, Delaware, USA - DEC 30, 2008
12oz bottle. Had this in 1997 with all of my hippy friends because it was made with hemp. Very weak and watery with a dirty finish. I remember comparing this to a combo of Bud and bong water. Thankfully it is not made any more so other hippies dont have to taste this evil ploy.

2.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
ucusty (2618) - Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA - SEP 12, 2008
Notes on a ticket stub from The Other Ones 1998- Golden brown, fluffy head. Caramel and chocolate malts on the nose. Creamy mouth-feel with notable hints of nuts upfront. Finish’s with malty/hoppy blast

2.5
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 3/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
ebrowner88 (123) - Rice, Minnesota, USA - FEB 23, 2008
Yep, smells and tastes like hemp. Goes great with Bob Marley and cheez-it crackers. If your are expecting anything better then a pleasant mixture of corona and bong water, you will be dissapointed.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
RSRIZZO (1634) - Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA - SEP 26, 2007
Had this beer on 7/14/1998. Color is a nice golden brown, carbonation looks good with a light head. Aroma is a strong malt scent with good back tones of hops. Taste is full of flavor almost a Pale Ale. It starts off with a creamy body full of a roasted malt feel, this goes down easy. The finish is also full of flavor with a light bitterness and a good floral hop flavor part of which they claim comes from the hemp seeds. It fits the description on the label very well and is a great full flavored brew.

2.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
kp (9999) - Woodstock, Georgia, USA - SEP 1, 2007
UPDATED: SEP 14, 2008 Name: Blue Ridge Hempen Ale
Date: 05/17/1997
Source: Brewfest, Richmond VA

Appearance: dark amber, thin head,
Aroma: toasted malt with floral hop aroma,
Flavor: malt flavor with a definate earthy hemp touch that substitutes for bitterness

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.7/5.0
Score: *4
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2.4
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
Cornboy (421) - Eastampton, New Jersey, USA - FEB 16, 2005
I am all for gimmicky beer, but it should have some distinct or interesting taste. I have said it before, and will say it again "Just because you can, doesnt mean you should".


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