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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
Commercial Description:
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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swedishfish (29), Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/102/58/20
Apr 24, 2007  
Pretty weak taste. Played beirut with it again and it was ok. I’d have it again though. Light in color, light in taste. Reminded me of light lemons.


 blinesam (233), USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/53/103/510/20
Apr 21, 2007  
12oz bottle at TJ’s. Great name, alright beer. Tastes like a sam adams summer ale with all the spcies, or like any summer beers. Not very refresihing. well balanced.


 drfabulous (1232), Columbia, Missouri, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/510/20
Apr 21, 2007  
The old Sam Adams trick: give your beer different names, pretend they are different styles, but it’s basically the same. Hardly a Hefe. Tastes like a pale ale. Nothing special.


 redlem (1155), Illinois, USA
1.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/101/53/102/58/20
Apr 20, 2007  
Good job at creating a hefe that produces no head. Yes I bought this in a 12-pack- spring, best by 7-07. All the beers in this 12 have been below average but to call this a hefe is a stretch. Whatever citrus aroma their is, is from the lemongrass they add during the brewing process. Whatever- the lack of head during pouring of this beer limits this to nothing more than a macro version of this style. Just one-of -four styles in this box-set that were a poor representation of said style.


 Boliv (190), New York, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Apr 20, 2007  
Growler. Golden and cloudy pour with a nice white head. Hints of fresh-cut grass, wheat, lemon; very summery. Nice flavor, very easy to drink, very refreshing.


 bbp182 (255), Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/104/520/20
Apr 16, 2007  
I love this beer and this brewery. Tied as my favorite between Dogfish Head and Magic Hat. Unfiltered Hefeweizen. I loved it. And still love it.


 ehhdayton (1113), USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/511/20
Apr 16, 2007  
Pours a hazy golden with a small whtie head. The aroma has some spice, lemon and wheat. Flavor is light with wheat and lemon.


 JasonG (700), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/514/20
Apr 15, 2007  
12 oz bottle: Pours a rather hazy medium yellow color with smallish pure white head. Aroma is fairly fruity, notes of red grape, honey, figs, fair amount of lactic acid, red wine vinegar. Flavor is malty, spicey, with black pepper, lemongrass, touch of apricot, honey, and a bit of lactic sourness. Finish is slightly sour, balanced. An interesting brew, I like it more than the group seems to, but definitely a departure from the standard either european or american wheat beer.



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