Kuhnhenn Loonie Kuhnie Pale Ale - Kuhnhenn Brewing Company

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

4.05/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Malty delicious tropical fruit yeasty aroma. Light orange. There is surely banana taste, full medium mouthfeel. Lots of lace.
Good and unique pale, good hop profile, soft carbonation medium body. Nice bitterness comes through in finish. Just right, recommended.

Serving type: on-tap

06-28-2006 19:11:13 | More by northyorksammy

metter98

New York

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On-tap at Valhalla Bar, New York, NY

A: The beer is slightly hazy yellowish amber in color. It poured with a thin white head that has relatively good retention properties and left a thick collar around the edge of the glass.
S: There are light aromas of citrusy hops in the nose.
T: The taste is similar to the smell and has light flavors of citrusy hops along with hints of caramel malts and a light amount of bitterness.
M: It feels medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is very easy to drink, flavorful and can be considered sessionable.

Serving type: on-tap

11-04-2012 14:31:50 | More by metter98

Gueuzedude

Arizona

4.1/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a lightly hazy copper color. Topped by a thickish creamy light tan head. This beer is nicely aromatic in a smooth way. The hops are definitely here, and dominant, but at a level that gives the aroma a smooth, easy smelling beer. I get aromatic notes of flowers, hay, pine, citrus, and fresh cut herbs.

Hmm, interesting, there are some interesting things going on in my first sip. It is very fruity, hoppily bitter, and almost has a cough syrup type thing going on. Whatever it is, this beer is definitely a well hopped Pale Ale. I think that the interesting (almost minty) notes are all driven by the type of hops put in this beer. This beer has hoppy notes of pine, citrus, mint, and candied tangerines. There is a solid bitterness in this beer as well, it is noticeable from beginning to end.

Malt, why there is in fact some malt notes under all of the funky hops, there is some toasted, biscuit notes, as well as a bit of caramel sweetness. This is definitely an interesting beer, it almost seems off, but I am pretty convinced that this is just the mix of hops that where used. Regardless I like the mix of flavors found here, and it is definitely enjoyable. I am quite pleased to be able to sample a beer from this brewery.

Serving type: bottle

08-20-2004 17:50:58 | More by Gueuzedude

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This pale ale pours out as a yellowish gold color with a white head that thins out after a short while. The smell is nicely hopped up and makes me wanna dive right in. The taste is hoppy as well, as the aftertaste settles in there is some grainy malts that come through. The mouthfeel is pretty typical, it's got a bite to it from the carbonation and the hops. Not a bad brew.

Serving type: on-tap

05-07-2011 19:24:52 | More by Knapp85

tempest

Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Had a pint at the Stag's Head in Midtown. This pale ale was pleasantly different for the style, with a very smooth juicy apricot and grapefruit hops character, but there's an earthy, almost vegetal note that didn't quite fit. Worth a try. I certainly appreciate a new take on the style.

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2011 03:41:21 | More by tempest

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.68/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I finally get to try a typical style of beer from Kuhnhenn, as opposed to all the less prevalent styles that I have always had from them.

Whew. Lots of citrus on here. It's nearly overpowering and damn near too much. I'm getting hops mixed in with the citrus. Seems a bit of an odd mix. Nice to drink. Seems a bit too boisterous.

Serving type: on-tap

08-23-2012 15:57:34 | More by RblWthACoz

Kegatron

Pennsylvania

4.08/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the brewpub.

Pours a hazy gold with a finger of creamy brite-white head. Retains well and leaves a nice bit of lace behind. The aroma is floral hops, fresh citrus, spice, and pale malts.

The taste is a nice biting mix of hop bitterness and zesty citrus notes backed by a silky smooth backbone of caramel malts. The mouthfeel is a light medium with a nicely well down overall smooth feel.

This is an all around solid and hugely drinkable APA from Kuhnhenn and at only 5.6%, the definition of a session brew.

Serving type: on-tap

05-05-2008 16:49:36 | More by Kegatron

corby112

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a s;lightly hazy golden orange/amber color with paler golden yellowish orange hues when held to a light source and a frothy one finger head that slowly fades into a lasting ring.

Slightly toasty, nutty aroma with graham cracker/biscuit notes and carmel malt. Slight floral citrus hop presence along with some grassy straw notes.

Fuler end of medium body but still incredibly smooth and drinkable. Lots of crisp floral hops up front that are balanced mid-palate by the smooth caramel and biscuit malt notes. Slightly earthy with some grass and straw presence as well as some crisp light fruit notes, especially apple. The floral hops also produce a subtle citrus flavor, mostly grapefruit and orange peel along with some mango and pineappple, Very well balanced with a sweet body and slight dry finish. This is a very flavor, well balanced esy drinking session beer.

Serving type: growler

11-19-2009 04:13:05 | More by corby112

plaid75

New York

4.13/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On draft at The Blind Tiger, NYC.

Poured a hazy light copper hue with a one finger frothy white head. There was good retention and lacing.

The smell featured a vibrant citrus dry hop.

The taste consisted of a light caramel malt and a bursting floral and fruity hop.

The mouthfeel was toward the fuller side of the style.

Overall a superior APA.

Serving type: on-tap

09-02-2009 19:29:06 | More by plaid75

biegaman

Ontario (Canada)

3.88/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A lightly coloured golden body that appears as though it was some distance from the heat but not far enough away to have completely avoided being toasted. Despite its crisp exterior it remains transparent but not without a minor haze that prevents an unblemished clarity. Little streamers of lace unravel from the surface's white surf, one that contains bubbles the size of genetically modified strawberries no less.

The aroma is considerably hoppy for the style which is commendable but still to say not all that hoppy. Nevertheless, the malts must be plainly pale because they are undetectable and for what little lupullin is noted we can extract plenty of floral and fruity character. A blend of orange blossom as well as orange, it is grassy with the definite hint of citrus.

This pale ale is undoubtedly American but sort of resembles some British teas, chamomile in particular. It has lots of grassy, floral and herbal remnants - the hops also impart a (not only suggestive but vivid) taste of ripe cantaloupe and melon that really grows on you throughout the tasting. The malts are indeed clean and pale, imparting notes of crackers and bready sweetness. There's also a fleeting hint of honeycomb wafers.

The bitterness is low but persists with a snippy, lightly clipping note (something akin to the teeth of a small fish). It is crisp, almost wheaty, with an aftertaste that is full of fruit and flowers. Even despite the odd (for both style and strength) hint of ethanol-like alcohol this is a very sessionable drink. Of course, a little more malt or hops would have bumped up its character substantially but I doubt that was Kuhnhenn's prerogative.

Looney Kuhnie may not (likely should not) be your first choice at the Kuhnhenn brewpub but if you happen to find yourself there with an entry level beer drinker, someone who prefers less distinctive offerings, chances are they'll love it. And there's no reason you won't like it either - its crisp maltiness and suggestively floral/fruity hop profile would make a great base for a mean American IPA. I sure liked it! Thanks ThatWineGuy!

Serving type: growler

07-15-2009 18:54:13 | More by biegaman

Derek

British Columbia (Canada)

3.1/5  rDev -19.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Sampled at the brewery (On the way to the Michigan Brewers Guild summer fest). May have been the first pour of the day (other reviews seem to be better).

A: Copper/golden-brown, nice lace.

S: Floral, citrus and grain.

T: Grain, slight citrus, slight astringency.

M: Moderate body and carbonation.

D: Alright.

Thanks for driving Mike!

Serving type: on-tap

08-12-2006 01:43:26 | More by Derek

Cyberkedi

Georgia

3.7/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

This particular ale comes out of the tap a transparent, somewhat hazy honey golden. Aroma is hoppy, slightly malty and slightly honey-sweet. Hoppy, somewhat bitter flavor has an undertone of honey and hints of spice and wood. Texture is smooth yet edgy.

Serving type: on-tap

07-08-2010 00:41:45 | More by Cyberkedi

jrallen34

Illinois

4.3/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I had this on tap at the brewery into a tulip...Pours a very dark gold, white head, ok retention and lacing...The aroma is light faint hops but nice...The taste is also light presented with hops, but again light and totally drinkable. Exactly what a pale ale should be, nice hop taste easy to drink...Really easy to drink, close to being a session.

Serving type: on-tap

06-01-2010 03:02:57 | More by jrallen34

francisweizen

Australia

4.03/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A glowing hazy yellow golden brew with a 1/4" head of off-white eggshell coloured foam that dies, but leaves nice spotty lacing as well. Aromas are all freshly cut herbs, grass, hay, citrusy hops, flowers, and more. Nice and subtle for an APA. The taste is a nice blend of buttery/grassy maltiness and fresh citrusy hop flavors. Mouthfeel is medium bodied and creamy-smooth. Drinkability is good. A good session? brew from this most-excellent brewery. Not a mind-blowing entry into the APA style, but a damn good version none-the-less. An interesting brew.

Serving type: on-tap

03-30-2005 04:08:31 | More by francisweizen

LilBeerDoctor

New York

3.35/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Reviewed on 5/15/2010. Growler from Big Z Beverage. Pours a clear orange brown with a thick white head. Aroma of toasted malt, bready malt, light fruity sweetness, citrus. Flavor of caramel malt, a touch of citrus, and bready malt. Light and drinkable although a little boring flavor-wise.

Serving type: growler

12-23-2010 20:45:41 | More by LilBeerDoctor

hopdog

Pennsylvania

3.6/5  rDev -7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at the Kuhnhenn Brew Pub.

Poured a medium and hazy golden color with a smaller sized off white head. Aromas of citrus, a little fruity, and some caramel. Tastes of the same fruitiness, caramel, and some floralness. A very drinkable Pale Ale!

Serving type: on-tap

01-03-2009 02:12:06 | More by hopdog

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.85/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Served on-tap at Rattle N Hum in New York, NY

A: Pours a very lightly hazy deep golden yellow in color with moderate amounts of visible carbonation and some amber highlights. The beer has a finger tall white head that reduces to a very thin film covering the surface of the beer with a medium thick ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Light aromas of pale malts with just a hint of toasted malts and moderate aromas of citrus/orange rind hops.

T: Upfront there is a light amount of toasted pale malts and caramel sweetness that is followed by moderate flavors of citrus/orange rind hops. Light to moderate amounts of bitterness that fades pretty quickly.

M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation.

O: Easy to drink with not too intense flavors or too intense bitterness and a low enough ABV to be sessionable. I observed a number of people order and enjoy this one in the afternoon at the bar - enjoyable and popular.

Serving type: on-tap

04-14-2013 15:41:31 | More by dbrauneis

Mitchster

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Probably my favorite of the evening. 5.8% ABV. Pours to a medium golden, forming a white head with average retention and sparse lacing. Mild to moderate carbonation. Slightly hazy. Nice aroma of sweet mangos with a nice pale malt body. Well-balanced bitterness with lingering hops in the finish. Cleanly fermented and easy to drink. Not stellar by any means, but simply the best of the bunch.

Serving type: on-tap

04-27-2007 18:17:53 | More by Mitchster

Crosling

Colorado

3.68/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Sampled on draught @ Kuhnhenn Brewing Company in Warren, Michigan. Light amber color. Bright hop aroma, citrus, grapefruit. Nicely balanced biscuit-like and caramel malt flavor and fairly juicy, well orchestrated hops, providing spruce and resin flavors.

Serving type: on-tap

03-15-2006 03:18:14 | More by Crosling

sulldaddy

Connecticut

3.95/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4

Another treat from Walleye, thanx!
I am pouring a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass at room temp.
The beer pours a slightly cloudy amber color with a creamy off white head of .5 cm foaming up and stickin around.
Aroma is hoppy with pungent sour grapefruit evident upon popping the cap through the pour.
First sip reveals a fairly lite body with average carbonation. Body is a little thin and watery IMO.
Flavor is briefly sweet caramel up front but is quickly overtaken by sour citrus hops and some grassiness as well. Finishes lite but leave big hop burps in its aftermath.
Very easy to drink, could easily down a few of these in a sitting.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2005 02:13:52 | More by sulldaddy

mcallister

Ohio

3.7/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A portrait pale ale. Pale copper/golden somewhat opaque. Pour was mediocre so the head is dissmal with no room for lace.

Fresh pine hop with a sweet caramel malt. candy apple and toffee. Wild berries hints of honey and a biscuit added in.

Very malt driven and full bodied. English breweries come to mind. Sweet and full of toffee and caramel. Hints of hop bordering on earth and pine. Cloying somewhat in sweetness hurts the thin mouthfeel and finish. Big buttery diacetyl.

Serving type: on-tap

04-23-2007 13:44:42 | More by mcallister

Frozensoul327

Michigan

3.85/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

The best Pale Ale I have ever had. Poured out to a slighly cloudy golden amber color with a decent head and medium low carbonation. Odors of hops and grain were noted, along with an unusual sour sweetness. Very different. Flavors of hops and sour citrus are straighforward, as are hints of earth and grain. Very smooth going down. No over-bitter aftertaste here, very well balanced. Highly recommended if you are looking for an excellent example of a well made Pale Ale.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2005 22:40:23 | More by Frozensoul327

david131

Michigan

3.78/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A- Slightly hazy, light copper in color with a creamy looking white head that settles to a thin, splotchy covering. Pretty appealing for the style.

S- Grassy, fruity, a hint of funk and olives. A little bit of floral hops and caramel. Not extremely aromatic.

T- Grassy, floral, and fruity. Pretty light and tasty. A pretty simple tasting APA.

M- Very smooth with just some hints of carbonation. It seemed it a bit more lively on tap, so I would wager that the growler has taken a bit of bite out of this.

D- A very sessionable pale ale. Something nice and refreshing from a brewery that normally makes beers that kick your ass.

Serving type: growler

02-02-2009 01:29:30 | More by david131

CRJMellor

Arkansas

3.9/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours slightly hazy, golden and light brown colors with thi ring of head that still leaves a ton of lace on the mug.
Aroma has grain, orange and some coriander and caramel notes.
Flavor has grain, pale malt and a slight citrus tang to it.
Mouthfeel is full and somewhat spciy. Very alive, nicely done brew.
Drinkability is high. Solid session beer. Had this after a series of big beers and it stood up proudly.

Serving type: on-tap

09-09-2004 17:24:32 | More by CRJMellor

putnam

Michigan

2.83/5  rDev -26.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Burnt yellow. Frosty, translucent sheet of bubbled beer matter on top. Dried grapefruit rind, sweet grape, plum and apricot are backed up by doughy malt and wilted greens aromas. Light, racy texture. Tangy, sweet and funky flavors. Tight fisted bitterness is out of proportion -- too big and assertive for the lean texture and crisp tang. I've had this beer on tap at the brewery and it was better.

Serving type: bottle

08-16-2005 20:33:49 | More by putnam