Life Without Principle #1 - Hill Farmstead Brewery

ScottP

New Hampshire

4.75/5  rDev +15.3%

02-01-2013 23:14:31 | More by ScottP

doremite

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.9%

06-13-2013 20:23:21 | More by doremite

SPRichard

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

05-11-2013 17:10:35 | More by SPRichard

Takeanotherswing

New York

3.75/5  rDev -9%

03-06-2013 03:24:27 | More by Takeanotherswing

chippo33

Vermont

3/5  rDev -27.2%

03-03-2013 16:40:45 | More by chippo33

jbuddle

New York

4/5  rDev -2.9%

01-22-2013 21:31:07 | More by jbuddle

Quackus

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

01-18-2013 22:43:41 | More by Quackus

spycow

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

01-13-2013 21:45:07 | More by spycow

yourefragile

District of Columbia

4.15/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

On tap at Harvest Festival.

Pours a clear, pale golden straw color with a fluffy thin white head. Nose of fruity orange zest, slightly bitter and grassy, but not much malt or anything else of note. Flavor is slightly grainy, grassy and filled with sweet malt and a strong citrus zest presence. Bitter and grassy finish. An impressive blonde ale, though I think Walden had a little more depth and the citrus added to this was almost too much for me.

Serving type: on-tap

01-13-2013 01:35:53 | More by yourefragile

Rochefort10nh

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -2.9%

01-10-2013 21:42:38 | More by Rochefort10nh

Luk13

Quebec (Canada)

4.75/5  rDev +15.3%

01-09-2013 03:30:12 | More by Luk13

BeerCosmonaut

Vermont

4/5  rDev -2.9%

01-05-2013 04:54:14 | More by BeerCosmonaut

jh1982

Nevada

3.75/5  rDev -9%

12-29-2012 02:53:47 | More by jh1982

Alieniloquium

Florida

3.58/5  rDev -13.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

750 mL growler poured into a snifter. Reviewed from notes.

Appearance - Nearly transparent yellow with a very brief head. Some wisps, but dull.

Smell - Light grapefruit hop and other citrus aromas. Almost nothing else. If I struggle I can almost imagine a touch of pale malt.

Taste - Grapefruit hop and bright citrus flavors. Pale malt more of a player here, but still light. Crisp and not at all bitter.

Mouthfeel - Very light, well carbonated. Very dry.

Overall - Yeah, it's a blonde ale. Not a lot to it, but as usual from Hill Farmstead it's beautifully crafted and technically perfect. This one's just a little less exciting than their other beers.

Serving type: growler

12-23-2012 12:54:23 | More by Alieniloquium

CypherEnigma

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.9%

12-12-2012 00:59:36 | More by CypherEnigma

dunix

Vermont

5/5  rDev +21.4%

10-29-2012 15:10:51 | More by dunix

amnesia85

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

10-28-2012 08:57:44 | More by amnesia85

Urbancaver

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -9%

10-17-2012 00:00:47 | More by Urbancaver

xenjoiii

New York

4/5  rDev -2.9%

10-08-2012 02:47:01 | More by xenjoiii

bobv

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -9%

10-02-2012 06:24:23 | More by bobv

heffnate77

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

09-27-2012 17:52:39 | More by heffnate77

juliusseizure

New York

4/5  rDev -2.9%

09-25-2012 20:36:34 | More by juliusseizure

wesley14

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.9%

09-25-2012 00:01:36 | More by wesley14

HopsHopenstein

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -9%

09-24-2012 21:59:04 | More by HopsHopenstein

Sean9689

Illinois

4.15/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On-tap at HF Harvest Festival 2012 and poured into HF wine glass.

LWP#1 pours a mirky golden yellow color, white frothy head, spotty lace. Nose is citrus zest, grass, crisp bitter hops, and a touch of malty notes. Very much a hop-forward blonde, which I am really into. Flavor is straight forward grass, hops, citrus mixed with a touch of malts. Light body, good carbonation, clean hoppy finish.

A really nice sessionable hop-forward blonde we have here. I remember Shaun saying he wanted to redefine the Blonde Ale, and I think this beer certainly does this. Overall, just super-easy to drink and very enjoyable...great stuff.

Serving type: on-tap

09-24-2012 19:25:45 | More by Sean9689