Pick Axe Blonde Ale - Keweenaw Brewing Company

jampics2

Ohio

3.15/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12oz can into a snifter. Thanks to Paul for grabbing this at the brewery on a trip to the UP. 

Pickaxe Blonde is a gold straw color with a slightly hazy, bright white head.  After the head settles, a small film and ring remain.  Lace looks good.  Not a bad start.   

The beer smells of grain and slight wheat. A bit of tart lemon from torrified wheat. Not yeasty.  Very inexpressive.  No hops at all.   

As this goes down the hatch, I'm not really digging the slight wheat with sweet finish. It's pleasant enough, but really not defining itself in any aspect of the taste.  Tartness noted in the nose is minimal in the taste.  Not too grainy, more of an American wheat not hoppy at all. Weird beer without personality - I can't get behind this, it's like the least exciting beer I've had in a while.

Crisp carbonation and slightly creamy from the wheat.  It's a light body with a  clean finish, not too dry, mostly sweet.   I guess this is a decent beer, but it certainly could be more expressive in flavor and taste.   

Serving type: can

10-07-2010 00:20:03 | More by jampics2

CSFerrier

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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runwild99

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

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HardyA

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

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Danmullens1

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

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MarcatGSB

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

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rpenterics

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +26.5%

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Danielr26

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev -18.2%

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dmorgan310

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

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feelin_iffy

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev -18.2%

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BlissJunkie

Michigan

3/5  rDev -10.7%

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Zuidman

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -25.6%

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largemouthdmb

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

11-11-2012 00:41:24 | More by largemouthdmb

Kunstman

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

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elcrawl

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

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Gtg642

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

09-21-2012 22:59:39 | More by Gtg642

redleg64

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

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JVoyager

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

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smalenberg

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +11.6%

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kynap55

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -3.3%

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jsisko01

Michigan

3.7/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Appearance - Unfortunately, my beer was shaken up so I don't have an accurate reading on the head. But it pours a very cloudy, pale yellow color and the foam looks very soapy. After dissipating it leaves a frothy layer on top of the beer and soapy looking lacing (possibly from the beer exploding lol).

Smell - Very strong citrus and lemon zest aromas. There is a strong funky smell as well, maybe it's the hops?

Taste - The funky bitterness is strong in the flavor as well, up front. Citrus, lemon zest, maybe a little coriander, honey, and floral hops. I honestly can't taste the wheat in here though..

Mouthfeel - Light bodied with high carbonation.

Overall - This beer tastes really great.. but it's VERY acidic. It literally seems like you're drinking citrus straight. I suggest not drinking this if you have acid reflux!

Serving type: can

06-30-2012 00:42:17 | More by jsisko01

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3/5  rDev -10.7%

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Michigan

2.25/5  rDev -33%

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Michigan

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Virginia

2/5  rDev -40.5%

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