Terrapin Golden Ale - Terrapin Beer Company

JWU

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12oz. bottle poured into a tumbler glass.

A- a clear bright yellow/gold. Half finger worth of head that leaves a bit of lacing.

S- biscuits and crackers with some mild herbal hops and sweetness. Smells pretty nice.

T- The taste is pretty "cracker-like". Saltines, and a bit of Ritz. The earthy, herbal hops are quite restrained, but can be detected on the backend. Quite crisp. There are some fruity/citric notes in there as well, but very restrained.

M- Light to medium bodied. Fairly carbonated. Dries a bit on the back end.

O- Being that most of the cream ales I've had have been trash, this one is pretty good, but still nothing to write home about. Certainly better than your average macro.

Serving type: bottle

04-09-2012 18:44:13 | More by JWU

Sean_OKeeffe

Georgia

4/5  rDev +16.3%

06-17-2013 00:16:09 | More by Sean_OKeeffe

sneth019

Maryland

3/5  rDev -12.8%

06-15-2013 13:38:30 | More by sneth019

bradcochran1234

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

05-28-2013 20:57:00 | More by bradcochran1234

EdelweissDad

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +30.8%

05-27-2013 15:38:38 | More by EdelweissDad

Mojo

Alabama

3.7/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

12 ounce bottle -> tulip glass

This offering pours up a pale hazy gold with a one finger white head, not much retention, and not much lacing. Smell is fruity. Taste is kind of apples up front follwed by a dry, yeasty finish. Mouthfeel is inoffensive but nothing special either. This would be a very easy beer for someone who is not used to craft beer. It is fairly weak with no prominent hop profile and a mild taste that neither delights not offends.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 02:37:33 | More by Mojo

THEOPTIMATOR88

Illinois

4/5  rDev +16.3%

05-16-2013 02:53:03 | More by THEOPTIMATOR88

ramblinwreck101

Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

05-15-2013 04:25:59 | More by ramblinwreck101

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -12.8%

05-14-2013 13:56:24 | More by ncstateplaya

BGsWo22

New York

3/5  rDev -12.8%

05-01-2013 19:35:35 | More by BGsWo22

djtomain

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

04-25-2013 00:57:48 | More by djtomain

adamwn

South Carolina

2.5/5  rDev -27.3%

04-14-2013 22:42:25 | More by adamwn

GMan

Tennessee

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

04-07-2013 21:14:14 | More by GMan

duceswild

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

03-17-2013 18:06:03 | More by duceswild

marlinsfan4

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

03-15-2013 03:16:51 | More by marlinsfan4

allbrigs

North Carolina

2/5  rDev -41.9%

03-12-2013 15:56:22 | More by allbrigs

Dooleymon

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%

03-04-2013 01:14:27 | More by Dooleymon

JamesWn

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

02-28-2013 21:45:34 | More by JamesWn

elchingen

Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

02-08-2013 04:16:40 | More by elchingen

riverrat

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

01-22-2013 00:05:47 | More by riverrat

MAJ85

Georgia

3/5  rDev -12.8%

01-20-2013 22:45:23 | More by MAJ85

Griefdog

Georgia

4/5  rDev +16.3%

01-17-2013 19:51:54 | More by Griefdog

Tone

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a hazy, gold color. 1/4 inch head of a white color. Good retention and decent lacing. Smells of wheat, hops, slight sweet malt, slight pale malt, hint of cream, and hint of pine. Fits the style of a Cream Ale. Mouth feel is sharp and crisp, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of pale malt, slight sweet malt, hint of metallic, hint of hops, and a hint of caramel malt. Overall, better aroma than body or blend.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2013 20:29:06 | More by Tone

LouDogg114

Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -5.5%

01-06-2013 05:48:01 | More by LouDogg114

rangerred

Tennessee

3.35/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12oz bottle into a pint glass.

Pours a hazy light orange with barely a quarter finger head. Just a little head retention and no lacing.

Corn is quite prominent in the aroma along with a very slight bit of DMS. Some wet grass and hay comes through.

A little apple and orange up front in the flavor followed by corn and a little bit of cooked vegetables. Mild hop bitterness with a little bit of grass. Drying mouthfeel that is very refreshing.

Overall, a pretty middle of the road beer but good for the style. One I would pick up on occasion if it were available near me.

Serving type: bottle

01-02-2013 23:49:05 | More by rangerred