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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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 joebudzjoe (223), Connecticut, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/102/58/103/512/20
Dec 22, 2007  
a lot of people hate on the lemon flavor but i like it. my only complaint is that the carbonation at times can be a little too much.


 porterhouse (1148), Alna, Maine, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/511/20
Dec 12, 2007  
(Bottle (best before end of 10/08) from <A HREF=http://www.ratebeer.com/Place/maine/augusta/lou’s-beverage-barn/4790.htm target=blank>Lou’s Beverage Barn) Just sort of OK...Pours lightly hazy light yellowish amber with a couple of fingers of off-white head. Aroma is sort of peppery with some hint of citrus and wheat malt. Mouthfeel is kind of grainy and pebbly, not real smooth. Flavor is pretty much based around a little bit of pepper and citrus - seems like it’s trying to be like a saison but doesn’t really cut it. Aroma was better than taste. Pass.


irishpenguin13 (27), Leesburg, Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/58/103/513/20
Dec 11, 2007  
i love the spicy fruity palate to this here drink. probably one of the best "wheaty" beers. the lemongrass makes it.


 efrumtheidiot (190), Maryland, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/510/20
Dec 10, 2007  
pours a yellow-amber with a white head. lots of lemongrass, esters, and malt on the nose. taste is like a dumbed-down HW, but not all that bad. i think this one got snubbed in the reviews a bit, or i just got a great batch. definately a session beer, though, don’t get me wrong. had it with fish@ a summer bbq and it was pretty good.


 checkmatei1 (630), Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/59/20
Dec 10, 2007  
Poured a hazy golden yellow large head that disappeared quickly. It smelled of lemons and oranges. The taste was smooth and sweet with definite taste of lemons. Not much in the way of maltiness or hops. Nothing else noteworthy with this beer.


hopswine (4), Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Magic Hat Circus Boy does not count
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/51/104/514/20
Dec 2, 2007  
Lemongrass tartness takes this over the edge on first sips but mellows as you drink it. Artist licence used in making this brew. Not your Dads Hefe. May go well with some foods as mentioned earler.


 mrant (330), New York, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/104/55/104/510/20
Nov 29, 2007  
Smells mildly wheaty. Taste is very bland and watery, theres some wheat presence, but overall not very interesting.


 scottw86 (180), Maryland, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/511/20
Nov 26, 2007  
Very hazy yellow with a citrus aroma. Taste is sweet with a hint of lemon. Very smooth aftertaste. Not bad.



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