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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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 Brewer101 (162), New Jersey, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/514/20
May 11, 2008  
Not a terrible hefe, but it was semi bland. It had a nice aroma, with a light flavor. It had some nice lemon taste but it was a bit overwhelming. I didn’t get to pour it but i imagine it being dull in color with a light cloudiness in a golden hue.


 Maverick34 (686), New York, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/58/20
May 11, 2008  
yeah - well I don’t care what they call it but something tasted off about this, I don’t know if it was the tap or what.


 MrBeerFanatic (344), jamestown, New York, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/512/20
May 10, 2008  
Cloudy amber in color. Didn’t enjoy this one to much. The lemon zest is what throws off the other malts and spices, or perhaps overwhelms them.


 rampmaster (315), Alden, New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/512/20
May 9, 2008  
Circus Boy has a cloudy light golden color with a thin head that fades out to nothing. Its aroma is packed with wheat malts and has a pleasing citrus character. On the tongue you get lots of tasty wheat malts, neutral earthy yeast and a big shot of sweet, almost soapy, lemon flavor. The palate has a nice medium body and soft carbonation, giving it a fairly thick and smooth mouth feel. Overall as part of a mix pack I like it but I wouldn’t look for it buy itself.


kieleszd (83), Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/102/511/20
May 9, 2008  
Taste of lemon and honey, not a lot going on here. A refreshing head, German style, but mostly drinks like an herbal beer. Fun but not a Hefe, nor a recommendation.


 NJBeerman013 (768), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
May 8, 2008  
Bottle. I like this beer a lot more than others I have had that contain lemongrass. It adds an extra layer of spicy/citrus to the flavor profile instead of being a main star as in other brews. This beer pours a hazy pale yellow in color with a strong citrusy/hoppy aroma. It has a medium body, with plenty of flavor and a fairly clean finish. Refreshing and good.


 Guinness4Duff (507), Tallahassee (and Poconos, PA), Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
May 7, 2008  
Its always nice to find a beer that is unique, something that seperates itself from others of the same style... this is definitely one of those beers. Has a very strong lemon scent and a powerful dry lemon flavor, definitely caught me off guard with the hefeweizen label.


 Haslinger (640), Syracuse, New York, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/512/20
May 5, 2008  
bottle,nice cloudy color. A fruity nose with some lemon present. EAsy to drink but not that good. Probably wouldn’t buy again



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