Hocus Pocus - Magic Hat Brewing Company

Jason

Massachusetts

3.45/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12 oz bottle with a freshness date on the back label, under the cap it reads "The Truth is Slippery, like Eels".

A- Crystal clear pale yellowish gold, so light it could be mistake for a macro-lager. Thin wispy white lace barely holds together.

S- Mild twang of fermented wheat, lemony aroma ... faint yeasty funk but pretty damn clean in the nose.

T&M- Nice refreshing factor from the ample crispness, moderate body. Pale malted grain and wheat combine for a snappy grain bite with lemony fruity twang in the middle and dry grain in the finish. Just a kiss of hops which help to balance.

D- What can I say, a good pick for a summer beer? Why not but certainly more on the refined side of things ... not a bad thing but this one does not shine past the many other summer beers out there.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2006 23:17:23 | More by Jason

Todd

Massachusetts

3.85/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Pours a slightly hazy pale golden color topped with a thin white lace, that settles to a ring.

Appealing fruity aroma (faint esters) of unpeeled soft fruits with grain in the backdrop and a hint of lemony rind and floral/herbal spice.

Crisp upfront, and quite refreshing. Dry-ish. Light-bodied, with an even ripe fruity sweetness and touch of yeasty breadiness. Herbal hops mingle in well, providing great balance and delicate spiced flavor. Some lemony/orangey citric snap. Apple-y and apple peel edge rounds things off, with a raw leafiness following and creating a slight coarseness on the palate. “Wheaty” grain finish with tannins in the linger.

A pretty damn approachable, basic, tasty and refreshing beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2005 19:55:13 | More by Todd

oldedog

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -4.1%

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iHeartMNBeer

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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John_Crozier

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -4.1%

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morrowd3

Vermont

3.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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ClayO

Arizona

3.25/5  rDev -4.1%

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Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +10.6%

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ScottieD

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -4.1%

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Bill235

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +25.4%

05-09-2013 02:20:10 | More by pcsnyder

buckyp

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev +3.2%

05-08-2013 02:08:54 | More by buckyp

PoppyParthenonE

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +10.6%

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Ginepiece

Wisconsin

2.75/5  rDev -18.9%

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Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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ericdupont

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -4.1%

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ncpoa

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +18%

04-01-2013 00:41:34 | More by ncpoa

Joshgonzales79

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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brheuer

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +18%

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BGsWo22

New York

2/5  rDev -41%

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Ohboy229

New York

3.25/5  rDev -4.1%

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chippo33

Vermont

3.5/5  rDev +3.2%

03-13-2013 22:59:37 | More by chippo33

BrianCuoz

New York

5/5  rDev +47.5%

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GreesyFizeek

New York

2.75/5  rDev -18.9%

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freeHorizon

New York

3/5  rDev -11.5%

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