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Magic Hat Circus Boy

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
5892.78/5.02.78/5.05.4%30.4Lager 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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 vyvvy (2034), Hazelwood, Missouri, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/515/20
Sep 2, 2007  
Surprised to see the hate for this beer, I thought it was a fine brew. Poured hazy copper with a soapy white head. The aroma has some wheat, pepper and floral spices. Medium / thin body that is a bit prickly due to the carbonation. Starts with a smoothness from the wheat which is offset by sour herbal features that work for me. There is minor pepperiness that is far lower than normal for the style and no banana esters. The finish is clean and mostly dry with the spice, then there is a lingering citric taste. I like this one a lot. Thumbs up for a unique and refreshing summer beer.


 sneezey (110), Hackettstown, New Jersey, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/55/103/58/20
Sep 2, 2007  
Strong flavor of the hops, citrus but more orange than lemon or grapefruit - supposedly lemongrass but not really as strong as advertised. I’m surprised folks saw the notes and took it to mean the hops were entirely substituted with lemongrass. But it’s the malt that makes this fall down - just not strong enough to dominate, and not too light to be secondary. Mistmatched.


 kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/102/59/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 10/26/2006
Mode: Bottle
Source: Roadtrip

clear amber, whispy white head, light sweet malt aroma, thin body, light citrus orange flavor, touch of sweetness, light bitterness, mostly flavorless and not even helped by a bit of yeast

Aroma: 4/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 4/10; Overall: 9/20
Rating: 2.3/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: *4


 webjedi (249), Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/512/20
Aug 28, 2007  
Generally not bad. Steers towards a fruity hefeweitzen, pleasant but nothing exciting.


 merlin48 (511), New Tazewell, Tennessee, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/512/20
Aug 28, 2007  
Pours a hazy pale orange body with a small white head. Grassy and lemony aroma with a hint of white pepper. Tastes tart and lemony with some wheat cracker and yeast notes. Tastes like a decent pale wheat ale.


 Tanker12 (121), USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/511/20
Aug 26, 2007  
Very bland offering from Magic hat. the beer has a straw like taste and i did not find it very refreshing.


 troyc (1175), Lubbock, Texas, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/102/510/20
Aug 24, 2007  
(Bottle) Pours a hazy dark yellow color, with a decent white head. Dusty, grassy aroma... with light citrus and some spice as well. Taste is very similar, with more citrus than you would typically find in a hefeweizen. Light body. Seems like a perfect lawnmower beer to me.


Malicya (21), Charny, Quebec, Canada
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/53/102/510/20
Aug 23, 2007  
Yellow cloudy color there’s no foam at all. Citrus and banana aroma. There’s too much acidity in this beer.



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