Harajuku Ale - Baird Brewing Company / Fishmarket Taproom

Oakenator

Pennsylvania

4.35/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance is dark amber and very cloudy. Cask is special for this beer - lets the mild hops come a bit more forward. Smell is citrus and pine hops - unsure of the sourcing of Baird's hops - not quite American variation but could be an American version just more subtle. Flavor is excellent - detect some grapefruit and other citrus flavors. Malting is sweet maybe some caramel buried. Enjoyable.

Serving type: cask

09-16-2012 05:54:24 | More by Oakenator

shigg85

Japan

4.08/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Had a pint of this from the hand-pump cask at the Baird Beer Harajuku Taproom in Harajuku, Tokyo. Beautiful appearance... a velvety clear brown with a lovely white head on it, product of the cask. The smell was enticing but a bit flat and could have had a stronger impact. The taste was subdued as well, but still apparent and pleasant. The mouthfeel was buttery and warm and left no stinging aftertaste or excess gas. Overall, this exclusive beer in Harajuku is another of Baird's beers that should be treasured. If you are in Harajuku, make sure you check out the Taproom and try this from the cask!

Serving type: cask

03-29-2012 01:45:46 | More by shigg85