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Ophelia

Breckenridge BreweryHoppy Wheat
ABV: 6%IBU: 23
82
Overall
Aroma
10
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
3
Appearance
3

What Our Panel Thought

Aroma: “So hoppy! Herbal hops with a moderate skunky note, as well as some light herbal hops and a touch of lemon peel. There’s a hint of earthiness that verges on cattiness or skunkiness, and some pine resin. Cherry esters from the yeast, as well as some light bready wheat and pie crust.”

Flavor: “Smooth, sweet wheat malt base, with breadiness, that complements the esters of cherry and banana, but with a thin body. Just a touch of light herbal lemon hops, with a touch of orange. Moderate grassy and herbal hops, and some spicy, skunky, piney hops that lend some bitterness to balance. A hoppy resinous bitterness rounds out the finish, bringing forth a lingering hops flavor.”

Overall: “The hops bitterness is pretty intense for a beer with such a thin body and muted aroma. As much as I liked the lemony flavor, it didn’t balance with the skunkiness and earthiness, especially in the aroma.”

What the Brewers Say

“Subtle hints of citrus round out the complex aroma of Mosaic hops. For a beer so drinkable, it’ll last through multiple acts.”

The Gear Guide (April-May 2017)
Review printed in: The Gear Guide (April-May 2017)
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Date Reviewed: February 10, 2017