Sunday Sips: Circus Boy

Beer Name:  Circus Boy

Brewed By/In:  Magic Hat Brewing Company / Burlington, VT

Beer Style:  Hefeweizen

Best Served In:  Weizen glass

ABV:  4.5%

Characteristics:  The label reads "Unfiltered and unfettered," and it is certainly a hazy hefe.  Intense carbonation that zips through each swig.  Pours with slight lemon/citrus aromatics.  Although there is light mouthfeel, it has an almost peppery-ness added to the flavors.  The wheat outweighs the hops so it finishes clean.

Food-pairing:  Sushi, Shrimp (with cocktail sauce), Fruit salad

Overall:  7.8 - light and refreshing, without a doubt.  I wish there was a little more zest from the lemons.  Perhaps if I had my own wedge to throw in, I could have heightened those flavors.  The carbonation makes this a perfect session beer for the late spring and summer. Here's to you, Keegan, as you wrap up the greatest years of your life.  Slainte!



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