Showing posts with label American Blonde Ale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Blonde Ale. Show all posts

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Flying Fish Farmhouse Summer Ale

Reviewed By: Rick S.
Style: American Blonde Ale
State/Country: New Jersey
ABV: 4.6%
Serving Type: On Tap @ Geraghty's Pub

Look: 8
Light golden color, slight haze, with a foamy white head and decent lacing.

Smell: 8
Sweet malt, grassy and earthy with mild fruit

Taste: 8.5
Light fruit up front, mild funk, with a nice biscuit malt and mild spice in the finish

Mouthfeel: 8
Light body with low carbonation, and a creamy finish

Drinkability: 8
Smooth and refreshing

Overall Score: 8.1

Value:
6 / 9 (bar / 6-pack)
Cost/12 oz serving: $5.00 / $1.60

Overall Impression:
Some people have referred to this is a Belgian Farmhouse Ale, but in my opinion, it lacks the spiciness, intensity, and complexity to qualify as such.  It IS a nice refreshing summer ale, and it is very sessionable,  Yet another solid offering from Flying Fish!