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Orange Vanilla Sunlight Cream Ale

Sun King BrewingBlonde Ale
ABV: 5.3%IBU: 20
84
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
16
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Indianapolis, IN

What Our Editors Thought

Full-on orange creamsicle nose with chalky Pez—intense, overpowering. The sip is more restrained: a touch of grainy malt, orange notes, light sweetness. Flavor ends up unsupported and thin, given the aromatic intensity.

What Our Panel Thought

Aroma: Orange creamsicle, orange creamsicle... oh, and a light note of orange creamsicle. Heavy-handed vanilla. Flavors are muted by comparison. Slight malt attempts to hold it together. Underlying acidic edge and pith. One-dimensional. An Orange Julius beer. A nice grapefruit-hops element bolsters the finish.

What the Brewers Say

Combines smooth malt character with the flavors of vanilla and orange, all with a crisp, clean finish.

Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021)
Review printed in: Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021)
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Date Reviewed: November 13, 2020