Hempen Ale

Formerly brewed at Wild Goose LLC (Flying Dog)
Style: Spice/Herb/Vegetable
Frederick, Maryland USA

Serve in Lager glass, Tumbler

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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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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".