Honker's Ale - Goose Island Beer Co.

chinchill

South Carolina

3.6/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

12 ounce bottle from Fort Collins, CO was served chilled in a snifter.

Appearance - Poured sparkling clear, dark amber in color, with a fine, creamy bone-colored head. The head had disappointing retention. Good lacing on the sides of the glass.

Smell: About equal mix of malts and hops; A bit floral with hints of brown sugar.

Taste: Like a relatively bitter, earthy and hoppy amber ale: i.e., mildly bitter and true to style. Well balanced. A trace of ripe fruit. Aftertaste is unusually durable for an ale of this style and strength.

Mouthfeel: Near medium bodied, with good lively moderate carbonation. A bit crisp with a semi-dry finish.

O: Respectably flavorful and interesting, and with just 4.3% ABV, this is a good session ale.

Serving type: bottle

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3/5  rDev -19.8%

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2.5/5  rDev -33.2%

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Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

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Texas

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

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Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

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Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

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Kentucky

3/5  rDev -19.8%

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4.25/5  rDev +13.6%

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4.25/5  rDev +13.6%

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Illinois

4/5  rDev +7%

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Indiana

4/5  rDev +7%

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New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

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Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%

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Arizona

3.25/5  rDev -13.1%

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4/5  rDev +7%

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4/5  rDev +7%

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Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%

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