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New Belgium Skinny Dip (Loft)

New Belgium Skinny Dip (Loft)

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A Belgian Ale brewed by
New Belgium Brewing Company

Fort Collins, Colorado USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

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4592.96/5.02.96/5.0Summer4.2%23.9 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Editor's note: in 2006, Skinny Dip replaced Loft as the name of New Belgium's low-alcohol, low-calorie summer seasonal (only minor changes in recipe; i.e. still approximately 4% ABV and spiced with Kaffir lime leaf).

Skinny Dip Description: New Belgium’s Skinny Dip is a full-bodied, figure-friendly beer perfect for the lightly attired summer months. Cascade hops frolic with kaffir lime and ample malt to create a bright, citrusy nose that’s as crisp as chilling in a mountain pond. Skinny Dip - a most revealing beverage.

Loft Description: In a category all its own, Loft delivers an uplifting zest, a taut line of hoppiness, and, from integrated wheat and barley malt, a mouthful as big as the sky. Spiced with Kaffir lime leaves.


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katiebutta (1), New York, USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jul 11, 2007  
This is the best beer I’ve ever had in my life. And I’ve done my share of beer tasting. You certainly don’t have to worry about hangovers the next morning after drinking large quantities...brewed to PERFECTION!


rsistare (9), Troy, Michigan, USA
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4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/105/520/20
May 26, 2007  
Loft has an excellent hue and design. By this, I refer to the brew available in 2005. Solid design and flavor.


 PhillyBeer2112 (1836), Orange Park, Florida, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Aug 21, 2002  
Classified as Belgian, I don’t see it, but otherwise I have no idea what this beer would categorized as. However, I found it to be surprisingly complex for a light, quenching, essentially session beer (and surprisingly complex for a beer meant to be served cold). Perhaps my new #1 session beer. Rich fruity orangey resiny hop aroma (plus grass and cannabis). Light amber color with med foamy head, decent retention. Rich, peppery spicy palate (almost like a Saison), with warming caramel malts. Tingly and alive in the mouth.


TrinityRoseFae (11), san mateo, California, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/104/517/20
May 10, 2003  
The scent is of fine english tea roses. Just divine. A sip only enhances this flavor. Just like drink pure rose water. But better. Thumbs up for this beer.


 fomentateur (110), Chicago, Illinois, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/519/20
Jul 19, 2004  
Hazy golden brite color. Small lingering head the suspends the swirling subtle hop aroma. As I sat and drank this beer I felt as if whiffs of summer breeze where sweeping by every so lightly introducing the floral aromas of summer. Clean dry finish with a bitterness that is slightly out of balance yet keeps you coming back for more. very refreshing on a hot summer day with just the right amount of hops to keep the beer interesting without drying up the palate.




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