Orange Blossom Cream Ale - Buffalo Bill's Brewery

lurpy1

Minnesota

2.95/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Bottle split with my wife. Orange peer yellow pour, with a bit much carbonation - the beer hisses as the head settles. Smell has a little of bit of Blue Moon bakery and some orange. First taste is nice, oranges and a tiny bit of malt and grain. Taste does not linger long though, and leaves a bland, watery finish.

Really, not too bad a beer, but isn't much better than a Stella or Blue Moon, and has the misfortune of costing more. Either go for a cheaper macrobrew or find a better comparably priced APA, which should be easy. Either way, pass on this one.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2012 21:58:21 | More by lurpy1

twenty5

Pennsylvania

2.25/5  rDev -25%

05-10-2013 16:17:54 | More by twenty5

bgoblue2

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev +8.3%

05-10-2013 01:38:23 | More by bgoblue2

zaptone

California

3.5/5  rDev +16.7%

05-10-2013 01:02:45 | More by zaptone

dalepryor

Kentucky

2.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-07-2013 22:45:03 | More by dalepryor

daninfiction

Ohio

2.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-05-2013 22:18:36 | More by daninfiction

cnwillis31

Maine

3.25/5  rDev +8.3%

05-02-2013 21:29:34 | More by cnwillis31

Rohkey

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev +8.3%

04-30-2013 23:48:51 | More by Rohkey

Kerrie

Michigan

2.76/5  rDev -8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75

I knew not to expect much since I saw the ratings here first, but I figured I'd try it out. Afterall, I do like so low rated beers and dislike some of the higher rated ones.

A- Looks like watered down orange soda with no head or lacing.

S- The smell is the best part. When I opened the bottle, I smelled a creamsicle. I spent a lot of time smelling this beer before tasting it, and for good reason. The taste does not live up to it. That said, I'm sure many people will dislike the creamsicle smell simply because it's not beer-like, but I loved it.

T- Bleh. Tastes like orange flavored water, and the uncarbonated variety at that. I'd be better off with a 50 cent liter of flavored water from the dollar store. As the BA review mentioned, orange soda with vodka would be better. It'd certainly be more flavorful and would give a better buzz.

M- Nothing wrong with the mouthfeel. Not as watery as I'd expect, given everything else, but nothing special.

Overall, I wish I would have just looked at the prior ratings and avoided this one.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 23:38:02 | More by Kerrie

Imperial_Sapient_Groat

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev -8.3%

04-22-2013 03:28:34 | More by Imperial_Sapient_Groat

NoleDoc

Florida

3/5  rDev 0%

04-21-2013 22:18:21 | More by NoleDoc

GeneralDow

Oregon

2/5  rDev -33.3%

04-16-2013 23:24:32 | More by GeneralDow

BryantForestry

Texas

3/5  rDev 0%

04-16-2013 01:47:09 | More by BryantForestry

dpage27

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev +8.3%

04-16-2013 01:34:45 | More by dpage27

mactrail

California

3.35/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25

Standard lager-looking brew with a fine head in the tall Stella's glass. Nice lacing and long-lasting sudsiness. The look and mouthfeel is quite nice, so at least they know the industrial art of brewing beer at Buffalo Bill's.

Aroma is a perfumey orange-water scent. Rather sweet. Well, quite sweet, for a light beer. Not exactly malty. Quite fruity and bitter-tart, just like oranges with the peel. It's actually not a bad orange flavor. There is just something too much like candy about this. I would not want to drink a pint, but it's hard to fault the general beeriness of it. Let's hope they never make a malt liquor based on this stuff. From the 12 oz bottle purchased at Ralph's supermarket in San Clemente.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2013 03:59:50 | More by mactrail

GreyGhost4

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +16.7%

04-07-2013 04:00:23 | More by GreyGhost4

gritz147

Louisiana

2.75/5  rDev -8.3%

04-05-2013 19:47:30 | More by gritz147

leinie13

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +25%

04-01-2013 01:16:15 | More by leinie13

OB1

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev +8.3%

03-29-2013 17:35:47 | More by OB1

beersvh23

Illinois

3/5  rDev 0%

03-28-2013 03:44:47 | More by beersvh23

harpus

Alabama

3/5  rDev 0%

03-27-2013 18:13:32 | More by harpus

UCLABrewN84

California

2.98/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

Pours a hazy light orange with a foamy tan head that settles to wisps of film on top of the beer. Tiny dots of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, grain, orange zest, and yeast. There is a slight vomit-like smell that comes out as the beer warms. Taste is much the same with yeast and citrusy flavors on the finish. There is a mild amount of hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is an average beer that drinks better cold and gets worse as it warms up.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 05:18:12 | More by UCLABrewN84

JonNunes

Nevada

3/5  rDev 0%

03-21-2013 05:39:54 | More by JonNunes

silverking

Florida

3.2/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

A- slightly hazy orange/gold with a white head that fades really fast. The tiny ring of foam that remains leaves a little lacing

S- honey and orange, very floral.

T- orange, a bit of a creamy vanilla taste too. It's reminiscent of a creamsicle, then it fades into tart orange. the finish is mildly malty and bitter.

M- Light, with a moderate amount of prickly carbonation.

O- It doesn't Smell like beer, it doesn't taste like beer.

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2013 21:51:37 | More by silverking

Dragon17

Florida

2.75/5  rDev -8.3%

03-14-2013 02:45:29 | More by Dragon17