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Magic Hat Circus Boy

Magic Hat Circus Boy - Spice/Herb/Vegetable

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 Percentile 
27
overall
Brewed by Magic Hat Brewing Company
Style: Spice/Herb/Vegetable

South Burlington, Vermont USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
5872.78/5.02.78/5.05.4%30.2Lager glass, Tumbler
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Editor's note: Yes, the bottle calls it a hefeweizen. The beer, however, is brewed with a (fairly hefty) portion of lemongrass, which contributes a significant aroma and flavor. Thus we have deemed it a Spice/herb/vegetable and not a German Hefeweizen, which should be free from adjuncts (other than hops).
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 Oakes (8057), gone rambling, Vietnam
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/102/510/20
Feb 4, 2009  
Light haze and dull straw. Aroma of lemon balm and a somewhat fruity herbal hop character. Bland, lemony taste. Thin body. I guess it’s quenching.


 watson1977 (250), , Pennsylvania, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/57/103/512/20
Feb 2, 2009  
poured a light nonay golden color with a thin white head...poor retention. very clear for a hefe...maybe filitered? Aroma is wheaty with light lemongrass and the slightest hint of spice. flavor is very citrusy dominating the minimal spice and is refreshing....drinks more like a witbier. the mouthfeel is thin and light and the finish is a bit abrupt. i like more out of a hefe but this is a decent lawnmower beer.


 Lowe1983 (1029), Fairborn, Ohio, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/55/103/513/20
Feb 1, 2009  
Pours a golden color with a white head. Aroma is of lemongrass, citrus, wheat, and yeast. Flavor is sweet malts, lemongrass, citrus, wheat, and yeast. Crisp finish.


 WillieV (191), Maryland, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/56/103/511/20
Jan 31, 2009  
12oz bottle: Poured a very dirty water color with high amounts of carbonation. Light scent of citrus. Not a bad brew but lacks anything at the end.


 DrDavid (957), Johnson, Vermont, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/513/20
Jan 21, 2009  
Bottle. Mild wheaty aroma. Hazy yellow-orange body, small white head. Very refreshing mild malty flavor. Enjoyable in a subtle sort of way.


 tarheels86 (703), Washington DC, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/54/103/510/20
Jan 17, 2009  
330 mL. Pours a light yellow with a decent hefeweizen white cap. Aromas of lemon peel, fresh grass, citrus. Taste is light and refreshing with lots of lemongrass, lemon peel, and faint spicy hops. Overall a watered down wheat beer. Magic Hat is just not that great of a brewery in my opinion. Another mediocre offering.


 blindeyedbetty (148), Arlington, Virginia, USA
1.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/102/54/102/57/20
Jan 16, 2009  
12 oz. bottle pours a sunshine-y yellow with lots of tight white head right up front. The head is short-lived and the body of the beer moderately carbonated. Aroma is of wheat, yeast and marigolds. Flavor is of wheat-y straw up front with a lemony middle and a soft hoppy push at the end. Mediocre beer that is drinkable but nothing outstanding. Good on a hot day but I wouldn’t sign up for more than one unless my only other choice was Bud Light


 Barrios (852), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/54/103/59/20
Jan 13, 2009  
12oz bottle. pours a white head and golden body. Top of bottle. Smells of lemon and wheat. Tastes of grain and lemon. Lemon finish.



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