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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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 Rynoplasty (500), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/102/512/20
Oct 1, 2008  
Pours hazy lemon color with a big white head. Aroma is slightly citrusy, flavor is of light wheat malt and citrus. Fairly weak but decent.


 jmm635 (250), Havertown, Pennsylvania, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/55/103/59/20
Sep 29, 2008  
Hmmm.... the bottle says hefeweizen, but it’s not. Has the appearance of a hefe, but doesn’t taste like one. Confusing beer all around. Avoid if possible.


 mgoy (343), Oak Brook, Illinois, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/512/20
Sep 28, 2008  
Magic Hat Circus Boy is an unclear orange color with a medium beige head. The aroma is full of citrus and lemon flavors and the finish is very creamy due to a wheat base.


 Underhook (162), Lincoln Park, New Jersey, USA
2.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/55/103/56/20
Sep 28, 2008  
Hefeweizen? Are you sure, Magic Hat? Pours clear yellow, no floral scent whatsoever, just that of mellow hops and some malt. Tastes nothing like a true german hefe, and not all that good on its own.


 RONCOD (104), Uledi, Pennsylvania, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/55/103/512/20
Sep 25, 2008  
Cloudy yellow color with no head. Very distinct lemon flavor with a hint of lime. Not an outstanding beer, but kind of refreshing.


jleblanc (4), , Massachusetts, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Magic Hat Circus Boy does not count
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/55/102/510/20
Sep 23, 2008  
golden hay color with little haziness. no visible yeasties or floaties, contrary to the other reviews. medium head with sub-par retention. very subtle non de-script nose, i could really only pull out orange pith, wet cat, and lemon citrus notes. light to medium mouthfeel with medium carbonation. a faint sweetness comes through on the front pallet, reminiscent of a light american lager corn and rice malt sweetness. grainy sweetness on the mid to back palate, hops are in the picture but not doing much justice. citrus and orange notes subside and give way sour finish. hard hefe to pin down, far from german style and not really representing the american style. sub par overall. I’d classify it as a light wheat beer.


 dmac (1420), Toms River, New Jersey, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/103/512/20
Sep 21, 2008  
12 oz bottle from a variety 12 pack. Pours a hazy straw yellow with a large fluffy white head and some visible floating dollops of yeast floating around. Aroma was bad, weak overall but what there was showed up as lemony wheat grass, plastic, and slight sulfur. Thin to medium bodied with nothing standing out as good or bad, sort of forgetable. Flavor luckily was pretty decent with notes of grainy wheat, slight lemon and just a strong grainy malt base overall. Well it wasn’t good it wasn’t bad it was just there.


 grimreeser (795), Minnesota, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/513/20
Sep 15, 2008  
Pours a light golden color with a decent head. Aroma is citrus, spices, and lemongrass. Light flavor, easy to drink.



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