Mata Hari (Wicked Women Series)

Green’s, Ponce, Atlanta, GA, USA. 500 mL bottle. $3.99.

Very light orange pour that is very clouded – chill haze and some sediment? Medium head, but some nice lace.

Quite a sweet, grainy nose. The hop character here is a bit out of whack for me. I get a bitterness that although in check, seems to be a little too big for the malts present. It’s harsh in context, not necessarily overly harsh in general. A little dry aftertaste, not quite in line. Smooth in the mouth, carbonation is at a good level. I also got a touch of sweet fruit – pineapple??

Another beer that would be better much better under these circumstances;

(a) Fresher,

(b) Closer to the source

(c) In the keg or cask

I’m not sure about this, it’s lacking something but I can’t quite put my finger on it. In the meantime it’s a decent if not spectacular English style bitter.

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06/24/2007
Format:
bottle
ABV: 4.8 %
Appearance: 3.5
Taste: 3.5
Mouthfeel: 4
Smell: 3
Overall: 3.5
Total: 3.45
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