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Northampton Daniel Shays Best Bitter


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A Bitter brewed by
Northampton Brewery (MA)

Northampton, Massachusetts USA

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283.27/5.03.24/5.0-89.2 English pint P  Stats

Commercial Description:
English style best bitter ale. Starts off malty on the pallet and finishes of hoppy.

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 argo0 (6145), Washington DC, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/512/20
Nov 15, 2005  
Clear amber body with off-white head. Aroma is medium sweet, earthy/herbal, some honey. Taste is medium sweet, caramel, some earthy, peach, light honey, herb. Light-medium body.


 hopdog (4525), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
Feb 9, 2006  
22oz bottle acquired in trade with jjpm74 (thanks!). Poured a medium amber color with an averaged sized off white head. Aroma was a little fruity with some yeast, breadiness and caramel. Tastes of caramel, fruits (watered down apples) and bread. Thinner body. Overall, a very good session beer.


 muzzlehatch (4425), Burlington, Vermont, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/102/511/20
Nov 5, 2004  
Sample at the brewpub. Clear copper-amber, light creamy top...lightly buttery, hoppy nose...moderately sweet body with just a hint of dry hops late...fairly dull, fizzy and thin.


 ClarkVV (3547), Allston, Massachusetts, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/54/101/58/20
Jun 12, 2003  
Dull brown color, some amber tones. Not a strong aroma yet mildly fruity. Did not see where the aroma came from upon drinking it. Had some watery notes mixed in with some bitter notes. Alcohol flavor arose after it should have, in the body, alone, followed by some slightly grainy hops taste. Too watery and flavor is not even.


 Eyedrinkale (3102), Beer Town, New York, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/104/511/20
Sep 12, 2005  
Clear gold color with a 1/2" head. Aroma is hardly anything at all. Taste is faint bubblegum and sweet, mellow hops. Flavors although subtle is well balanced.




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