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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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 Crafty07 (391), Florence, Kentucky, USA
1.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/102/55/102/56/20
Jul 30, 2007  
lemongrass? How about you dont lie to customers who expect an attempt at an actual Hefeweizen! It’s funny they claim a true german style in the hefe when that wonderful country came up with the German Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot). This means no Herbs or Vegatables allowed! Having said that, this is not a terrible concoction. You can drink it...but you can do better.


 mkofron (155), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
1.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/102/53/103/55/20
Jul 25, 2007  
Nearly clear gold with off white head. Something off putting about the aroma that I can’t get my nose around. Definitely not a German Hefeweizen. Drain pour.


 tsarman (794), Northern, New Jersey, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Jul 23, 2007  
I enjoyed this. Not a beautiful looking beer, but I really enjoyed the flavor of it. Delicious wit.


 hogan873 (317), Joliet, Illinois, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/511/20
Jul 22, 2007  
Zesty! Pours a cloudy amber with a medium white head. Nice aroma of lemon and malt. Smooth all of the way through. Decent "bite" from the lemongrass. A delicious summer beer.


 Prcaus (159), New Jersey, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/104/513/20
Jul 15, 2007  
12 oz bottle Martin’s Liquors in Mt.Laurel, NJ Light yellowish pour with a citrusy armoa with a medium bodied taste. I thought it was very enjoyable and easy to drink for a wheat beer. Good for summer occassions, best if ice cold.


 strangaj (229), West Chester, Ohio, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/56/103/511/20
Jul 13, 2007  
Hazy maze color with thin white head. Aroma of lemon and wheat. Taste is a bit sour but smooth and medium-bodied. This is pretty smooth for a summer brew and pleasant.


 pjk33 (384), Sligo - Curllsville Heights, Pennsylvania, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/513/20
Jul 12, 2007  
Bottle. This one came from Nate Vanderpool in a multi pack that he brought to the Belmont party. It has a wheat beer smell but this one is much more sour or tangy in the nose than just a regular weizen. Flavor is pretty nice. Refreshing and spicy with a sourness and a tartness that is interesting and different. quite light and nice. Good summer brew.


 glkaiser (1150), Seattle, Washington, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/510/20
Jul 11, 2007  
Thanks MP! Cloudy golden amber with small head. Slight citrus aroma...but not much there. Very tart lemon taste...almost like chewing on a lemon rind. Not bad, but just too much lemon for my tastes. Has a syrupy feel to it. I drank this for #600? Oh well.



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