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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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 Miver (552), WillowStreet, Pennsylvania, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/59/20
Feb 19, 2008  
12 oz bottle. Poured hazy gold in color with a small white head. Aroma has mostly grassy notes. Taste is basically lemongrass with fruity esters. Leftover citrus and sweetness in the finish. I expected better.


emerson430 (87), Lakewood, Ohio, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/54/102/512/20
Feb 10, 2008  
Could have been so much better ... lacked the acidic punch I would expect from a hefe, even if they say that the lemongrass is the main note. Kind of a bummer, expected much more.


 Jblauvs (531), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Feb 7, 2008    Updated: Mar 21, 2008
Floral aromas hazy pour slightly spiced, herbal taste smooth mouthfeel decent beer. you can definitely taste the lemon grass Id say for a cheap, widely available beer this is very nice


zach272 (3), USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Magic Hat Circus Boy does not count
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/104/512/20
Feb 3, 2008  
honestly, I’m surprised this one rates *so* bad...I mean, it’s not hugely memorable, but certainly straightforward, crisp and enjoyable. sweet wheat and citrus flavors with a good dose of lemongrass...fades fast, but is nice while it lasts


 blklab2007 (943), Connecticut, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/511/20
Feb 3, 2008  
bottle bb. April ’08 poured with good vigorous carbination and a two finger head of white froth that had good retention. color is light golden with a thin looking body. aroma of floral yeast, some dampness, and something else i assume is the lemongrass. mouth feel is on the light side with significant carbination on the tongue. flavor has the floral yeast, a light spice perhaps from hops, not much in the malt department, and some sweetness. finish goes towards dry with a little metallic bitter on the sides of the tongue and again that taste i presume is the lemongrass.


 Odyn (205), New York, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/56/101/58/20
Feb 2, 2008  
lemonish yeast on the nose, but not like bread, lovely murky gold in color. Not a real delicious taste and it lingers for a bit longer than I would like. sticky, thick feel, No all day drinkability. A little light for a sipper, but good for one or three.


45thstbrewer (94), Conowingo, Maryland, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/54/103/511/20
Feb 1, 2008  
Circus Boy by Magic Hat wasn’t that good at all. I wouldn’t recommend trying it. not worth the money spent


BeMerry (37), Fairfax, Virginia, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/103/55/103/513/20
Jan 25, 2008  
12 oz bottle Head: 3 inches, airy bubbles, brief Aroma: musty, slight vinegar hints Appearance: light amber, cloudy Taste: slightly sweet and sour, mildly bitter; expected clove missing Mouth feel thin



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