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Hurricane Reef Pale Ale

Hurricane Reef Pale Ale

Aug 8, 2008

12 oz single from Total Wine, Kennesaw, GA, USA. Wasn't expecting too much from this, but I was glad to give it a whirl. Ultimately it did a little better than I thought it would. Good clarity, a nice carbonation and a prety intense orange color meet the eye from the pour. Also it has a decent head, and some better than average lace. Looks nice. Nose has plenty of sweetness and not a great deal else. Light malts. Tastes are very easy on the taste buds. It has a SLIGHT diacetyl roundness, but a...

Hurricane Reef Pale Ale

Key West Sunset Ale

Jul 31, 2008

12 oz single from Total Wine in Kennesaw, GA, USA. Very pale, light orange pour with a light, bubbly smallish head and some lace. Looks light and though it won't have much body. Some malts up front, but this is quickly followed by a dry, citrus hop finish. To be honest it tastes a little on the artificial side, almost as if hop essence has been added - rather odd. Light body. Although this really isn't much of a beer, at least it has some bitterness that takes it beyond a nasty BMC macro lager...

Hurricane Reef Pale Ale

Hurricane Reef Caribbean Pilsner

Jun 15, 2008

Not sure how "Caribbean" fits in with "Pilsner", but hey, there you go! 12oz single from Total Wine, Kennesaw, GA, USA. 07/08/2008 as the Best Before Date on the neck of the clear bottle. Pour is as expected; a dark orange, urine colored liquid with a large fizzy head that lasts for about 5 seconds. No lace. Nose reveals VERY little other than a touch of skunk. Not offensive, rather simply bland and nothing there. Highish carbonation greets the tongue on the first taste. After that it's...