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Riverwalk Blonde
Twisted Manzanita Ales
- From:
- Twisted Manzanita Ales
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Blonde Ale
- ABV:
- 6%
- Score:
- 81
- Avg:
- 3.49 | pDev: 12.32%
- Reviews:
- 21
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jul 31, 2022
- Added:
- Sep 13, 2010
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 6
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri
3.11/5 rDev -10.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.11/5 rDev -10.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
12oz bottle. Poured out a clear, golden yellow color with a small, white head of foam. It smelled of caramel and floral notes. It was sweet with very little hop bitterness.
Feb 20, 2016Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania
3.47/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.47/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 12 oz. can. Has a dark golden color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is mild, malts, fruits. Taste is malts, light fruits, some tartness, a bit different for this style. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is an easy drinking and decent beer.
Oct 16, 2015Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania
3.21/5 rDev -8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
3.21/5 rDev -8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
Twisted Manzanita has recently begun CANning their beers and they are making their way to PA to boot! Yes, they are shrink-wrapped labels, but it's still a step in the right direction. A step towards inclusion on The CANQuest (tm)!
From the CAN: "Crisp [-] Bready [-] Approachable"; "Without Riverwalk Blonde there would be no Twisted Manzanita. Years ago our first homebrewing challenge was to create a beer that would appeal to all of our close friends - from skeptical craft converts to IPA fanaticsin search of substantive flavor. You now hold the fruit of that labor: Riverwalk's mixture of bready Kolsch yeast, delicate fruit esters and crisp finish. Whether a fan or a first-timer, we know you'll pour yourself a second pint."
I got a nice, loud Crack! and I had not CANducted an inverted Glug for a while, so I was inspired to do just that. The eggshell-white head started coming up really quickly and I had to back off as a result. I initially had three fingers of foamy head, but it quickly fell away, allowing me to complete the rest of the pour. Color was a gorgeous Yellow-Gold (SRM = 4 -5) with NE-quality clarity and so my Gelt Pals, Midas, Mammon and Croesus stopped in for a taste. Nose had a slight grapiness that caused my nose to wrinkle. Hmm. Mouthfeel was soft, but thin. The taste had a slight grape-y flavor along with a mild biscuit-y maltiness. It wasn't bad, per se, but it was not the best Blonde that I have sampled, either. Finish had a slight tartness that just seemed out of place. I CAN't see opening a second one.
Jul 07, 2015From the CAN: "Crisp [-] Bready [-] Approachable"; "Without Riverwalk Blonde there would be no Twisted Manzanita. Years ago our first homebrewing challenge was to create a beer that would appeal to all of our close friends - from skeptical craft converts to IPA fanaticsin search of substantive flavor. You now hold the fruit of that labor: Riverwalk's mixture of bready Kolsch yeast, delicate fruit esters and crisp finish. Whether a fan or a first-timer, we know you'll pour yourself a second pint."
I got a nice, loud Crack! and I had not CANducted an inverted Glug for a while, so I was inspired to do just that. The eggshell-white head started coming up really quickly and I had to back off as a result. I initially had three fingers of foamy head, but it quickly fell away, allowing me to complete the rest of the pour. Color was a gorgeous Yellow-Gold (SRM = 4 -5) with NE-quality clarity and so my Gelt Pals, Midas, Mammon and Croesus stopped in for a taste. Nose had a slight grapiness that caused my nose to wrinkle. Hmm. Mouthfeel was soft, but thin. The taste had a slight grape-y flavor along with a mild biscuit-y maltiness. It wasn't bad, per se, but it was not the best Blonde that I have sampled, either. Finish had a slight tartness that just seemed out of place. I CAN't see opening a second one.
Rated by TopherBreski from New Jersey
4.47/5 rDev +28.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
4.47/5 rDev +28.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
Wow!! I love blondes and saw this for sale at my local craft beer store and it is a great American Beer. A blonde at 6%, all around great!!
Mar 29, 2015Reviewed by hopsputin from New Jersey
3.84/5 rDev +10%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.84/5 rDev +10%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
a: a slightly hazy golden amber color with some faint bright yellow notes as the light hits it. large 3 finger rocky, marshmellow-like slightly off white head
s: sweet caramel, juicy strawberries, juicy SWEET pineapple, huge bready/biscuity malt aromas. ends with a slightly sweet syrupy smell. very juicy and mouthwatering aroma
t: flavor mimics the nose pretty spot on here. a mixture of sweet (yet light) caramel and strawberries up front. very juicy. thats followed by some ripe passionfruit and banana. that fades to a green apple skin and lemongrass. flavor is finished off with a dry, biscuty cracker/doughy backbone
m: on the lighter side of medium. theres a lot of carbonation in here which is making the mouthfeel a little lighter. also some astringency on the tongue from the green apple flavor
o: i'll admit, i have become a fan of the American Blonde Ale. this is super juicy - yet not bitter at all (which you might expect with some of the fruity flavors). the beer itself is quite sweet, but there is a watery presence which cuts it a bit and makes it real easy drinking. also a real nice doughy malt quality in here which makes for a real nice backbone. definitely would recommend picking this up. its a great spring beer
Mar 04, 2015s: sweet caramel, juicy strawberries, juicy SWEET pineapple, huge bready/biscuity malt aromas. ends with a slightly sweet syrupy smell. very juicy and mouthwatering aroma
t: flavor mimics the nose pretty spot on here. a mixture of sweet (yet light) caramel and strawberries up front. very juicy. thats followed by some ripe passionfruit and banana. that fades to a green apple skin and lemongrass. flavor is finished off with a dry, biscuty cracker/doughy backbone
m: on the lighter side of medium. theres a lot of carbonation in here which is making the mouthfeel a little lighter. also some astringency on the tongue from the green apple flavor
o: i'll admit, i have become a fan of the American Blonde Ale. this is super juicy - yet not bitter at all (which you might expect with some of the fruity flavors). the beer itself is quite sweet, but there is a watery presence which cuts it a bit and makes it real easy drinking. also a real nice doughy malt quality in here which makes for a real nice backbone. definitely would recommend picking this up. its a great spring beer
Riverwalk Blonde from Twisted Manzanita Ales
Beer rating:
81 out of
100 with
56 ratings
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