Midnight Moonlight - 7venth (Seventh) Sun Brewery

stakem

Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Big thanks to sendsilk by way of jcartamdg for hooking me up with a pair of growlers from this new brewery. I appreciate the effort gents in looking out for me and my quest to try new offerings in this style!

Poured from a 1-liter flip top growler into a berliner bowl, this brew appears a very pale, clouded yellow color with a finger of white fizzy froth. The cap of white bubbles sitting atop this brew is quite impressive for the style but slowly fades leaving some spots of lacing on the glass. A light swirl agitates some bubbles from solution that maintain a thin layering of white patches across the surface.

The nose of this brew has a very refreshing lemony aspect somewhat reminiscent of yellow sweet tart candies. The sweet candied aspect blends into a more natural wheat and grain smell that is very much along the lines of cereal. The aroma of this has almost an artificial lemony candy aspect about it that, while enjoyable, seems a little bit augmented in some way not found in the natural fermentation process.

The taste is very clean and refreshing for the style. A hint of lemony character, slight touch of grassy herbs and sweet cracker to wheat/cereal grains fills out the rest of the profile. There is a very solid balance of grainy sweetness verse tartness included in this brew. While the nose is quit exaggerated with lemon candy, the taste is much more focused on the pale grainy malt. This brew finishes exceptionally crisp and refreshing that welcomes the next sip. I can imagine having this available in the summer, it would be easy to down a lot of this.

This is a light bodied brew with a moderate amount of carbonation that while visibly lacking has some prickly feel to the mouth. It is a little watery but that is understandable and almost to be expected of this style. It is very refreshing and drinks with ease. At nearly 5% abv, it is reaching the upper limits without being considered "imperial" and the inflated alcohol is lightly felt across the back of the throat. Regardless, this is a welcomed addition to the offerings available in the style and I look forward to what else this brewery has to offer. Thanks again fellas for hooking me up with this!

Serving type: growler

01-20-2012 23:29:52 | More by stakem

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-21-2013 17:22:41 | More by johntfox

Lare453

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.1%

04-14-2013 01:10:54 | More by Lare453

SPRichard

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

03-12-2013 14:13:03 | More by SPRichard

roadhouse

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +16%

03-12-2013 04:02:21 | More by roadhouse

lionssoccer13

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

02-26-2013 17:56:50 | More by lionssoccer13

ToastySteve

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

02-23-2013 17:57:51 | More by ToastySteve

kell50

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.1%

02-06-2013 00:24:22 | More by kell50

macrosmatic

Florida

4.21/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Reviewed from notes. Had on-tap at Southern Brewing & Winemaking. Served in a stange glass.

A: Pale yellow with mild haziness and a big white fluffy head. Moderate visible carbonation.

S: Grainy, lemony tart, wheat and coriander.

T: Follows the nose. A good amount of tartness, and some bright citrous with the wheat, grain and coriander. Fairly dry on the finish.

M: Light body, great amount of carbonation sensation, no alcohol presence at all.

O: This is quite a tasty berliner. Not best of class, but recommended to be sure.

Serving type: on-tap

02-03-2013 21:10:16 | More by macrosmatic

RedneckBeerz

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.1%

02-03-2013 14:25:07 | More by RedneckBeerz

jorrx003

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

01-30-2013 17:19:37 | More by jorrx003

beernads

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

01-25-2013 10:09:46 | More by beernads

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

01-17-2013 05:28:14 | More by spycow

WeisGuy

New York

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

12-22-2012 21:33:01 | More by WeisGuy

Texasfan549

Texas

4/5  rDev +3.1%

12-08-2012 20:34:40 | More by Texasfan549

Mahlik

Oregon

4/5  rDev +3.1%

11-23-2012 21:56:56 | More by Mahlik

shuajw

Georgia

4/5  rDev +3.1%

10-01-2012 22:26:29 | More by shuajw

pperez38

California

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

08-17-2012 15:00:29 | More by pperez38

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

08-10-2012 02:21:02 | More by t0rin0

womencantsail

California

3.78/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a golden straw color with a white head. A bit different as far as Berliners go. Somewhat funky with some yogurt and blue cheese, very bacterial. Lemon zest, tartness, and a bit of straw with light wheat aromas. The flavor is nicely tart with a good lemon character. The funk is there as well, but not quite as pronounced as on the aroma. It’s a bit fruity as well, maybe apples.

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2012 16:06:28 | More by womencantsail

acurtis

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

07-10-2012 00:05:16 | More by acurtis

djrn2

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

07-10-2012 00:03:35 | More by djrn2

corby112

Pennsylvania

3.2/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Draft at Cigar City during Hunahpu Day 2012.

Pours a slightly hazy, golden straw yellow color with a half finger white head that quickly fades into a thin ring. Minimal lacing left behind.

Bland aroma with some lactic funk, citrus and bready yeast.  Not much going on here.  Slightly musty and acetic with lemon peel, cheese and wheat/yeast notes.

Light bodied and slightly watered down with subtle lactic funk and a strong sourdough bread presence.   faint citrus rind with a dry finish.  Not bad just kind of boring.

Serving type: on-tap

06-14-2012 01:28:25 | More by corby112

tfsimpkins

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

05-07-2012 14:07:00 | More by tfsimpkins

Jefe73

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-02-2012 13:46:47 | More by Jefe73