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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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 Ungstrup (14760), Frederiksberg, Denmark
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/511/20
Jun 3, 2007  
Bottled. An unclear orange beer with a beige head. The aroma is sweet wheaty with light notes of banana, while the flavor is sweet wheaty, but more with notes of oranges.


 Papsoe (14642), Frederiksberg, Denmark
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/102/510/20
Jun 5, 2007  
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Courtesy of Ungstrup. Slightly hazy, deep golden with a handsome, dense, creamy, white head leaving laces. Aroma of citrus and yeast. Light body, dry phenols, citrus, yeast and a whiff of butter. The finish is dry. 310507


 omhper (12155), Stockholm, Sweden
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/102/511/20
Sep 30, 2006    Updated: Nov 22, 2006
[Bottled at Stockholm Beer Festival] Cloudy golden. Some spicy mustard and yeast character. Sweetish with clean mouthfeel. Notes of coriander, lemon grass and oranges. Has a very American feel to it.


 oh6gdx (8802), Vasa, Finland
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Oct 3, 2006    Updated: Apr 3, 2007
Bottled (rated Sept 2006). Orange head, small head. Aroma is hoppy, leathery and slight caramellish. Flavour is fruity, hoppy and grassy with notes of cooked vegetables. Smooth, but quite watery. 6 3 6 3 12

Bottled (re-rated in 2007). Orange colour, small white head. Aroma is citrus, US hops and some slight hints of wheat. Flavour is US hops and acidic citrus fruits. The style could be something like American Hefeweizen (rather than German Hefeweizen as the bottle claims). 6 3 6 3 12


 joergen (8430), Frederiksberg, Denmark
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/59/20
Oct 7, 2006  
Bottle at Stockholm Beerfestival. Hazy golden coloured with a white head. Aroma of malts and fruits. Flavour of malts, fruits and spices.


 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


 Oakes (8079), gone rambling, Vietnam
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/102/510/20
Feb 4, 2009  
Light haze and dull straw. Aroma of lemon balm and a somewhat fruity herbal hop character. Bland, lemony taste. Thin body. I guess it’s quenching.


 argo0 (6861), Washington DC, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/514/20
Apr 23, 2006  
(12oz bottle, best by end of 7/06) Hazy straw body topped by a medium pillowy white head. Aroma is medium sweet, herbal (lemongrass), lemon, some clove. Taste is medium sweet, tart lemon, some lemongrass, banana, herbal. Creamy light-medium body with some crispness. Guess I’m in the minority, but I enjoyed this one.



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