Encore - Magic Hat Brewing Company

ColdWaffles

Pennsylvania

3.08/5  rDev -15.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a standard pint glass.

Appearance: Cloudy, almost syrupy looking. Gold, almost orange looking. Had a head, didn't stick around for long.

Smell: Didn't pick up anything at all, to be honest.

Taste: I don't get any wheat without letting this sit around in my mouth for a little bit. Even then, it's scant. Hoppy, but not really hoppy, and not floral or anything... interesting. Just hoppy. Little bit of citrus on the back. Pretty average.

Mouthfeel: A little overcarbonated, otherwise not bad. Medium bodied.

This was pretty boring, and I don't think I'd pay to have another. I'd drink it if given to me though.

Serving type: bottle

12-24-2012 03:58:27 | More by ColdWaffles

FreshmanPour77

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

06-17-2013 17:18:43 | More by FreshmanPour77

guzzleacoldone

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

06-16-2013 15:40:07 | More by guzzleacoldone

Morockm

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

06-15-2013 13:57:27 | More by Morockm

Bustersuess

New York

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

06-09-2013 22:44:36 | More by Bustersuess

dsshuck

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

06-01-2013 18:55:23 | More by dsshuck

Johnnyv310

New York

4/5  rDev +9.6%

05-30-2013 04:51:26 | More by Johnnyv310

morrowd3

Vermont

3/5  rDev -17.8%

05-22-2013 01:32:18 | More by morrowd3

Neorebel

New Jersey

3.63/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a cloudy, golden-brown color with a thin white crown. A bit of froth is left on the inside of the glass as it goes down. The aroma definitely screams grapefruit as advertised, and I'm also picking up a plethora of grains and coriander. The taste is light and summery, while at the same time packing in a lot of tart and sourness. The finish is quite bitter, however I suspect in my bottle the hops have faded a little.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 10:51:15 | More by Neorebel

bcuz7

Florida

4/5  rDev +9.6%

05-19-2013 22:31:43 | More by bcuz7

ClayO

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-19-2013 22:06:38 | More by ClayO

TheBigBoy

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -31.5%

05-18-2013 15:16:22 | More by TheBigBoy

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

05-15-2013 15:30:01 | More by twenty5

lucasj82

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -4.1%

05-15-2013 01:13:10 | More by lucasj82

ToddHolder

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -11%

05-14-2013 02:53:04 | More by ToddHolder

buckyp

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-08-2013 02:07:16 | More by buckyp

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +2.7%

05-07-2013 21:47:10 | More by blknikon

mcdsports

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -11%

05-06-2013 16:46:03 | More by mcdsports

ocelot2500

Arizona

3.53/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a hazy sunburst orange with a tight, white head that leaves rings of lacing.

Smells of grassy and citrusy hops.

Tastes of the citrus character with a solid malt backbone. Hops come through first with notes of lemon along with some grass notes. This leads into some fruity notes. Malts come in and add a little caramel along with bread notes. Fairly balanced overall.

Mouthfeel is medium with slightly crisp amount of carbonation.

Overall, this is a solid IPA and fits in well with the Magic Hat lineup.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 23:30:17 | More by ocelot2500

BigDaddyJohn

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +9.6%

05-04-2013 00:36:55 | More by BigDaddyJohn

jenray

Texas

3/5  rDev -17.8%

05-03-2013 14:33:31 | More by jenray

jameyp

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -11%

05-01-2013 04:49:41 | More by jameyp

MarvinSnyder

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +9.6%

04-27-2013 20:58:48 | More by MarvinSnyder

freditoj

Alabama

1.5/5  rDev -58.9%

04-25-2013 03:20:58 | More by freditoj

diamondc

Texas

3.58/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: A lot of sediment on the pour. Hazy, dark orange tint. A fingers worth of head lingers on. Very unexpected here.

S: Grapefruit, orange zest, lite sticky caramel.

T: Grapefruit skin, pine sap, slightly woody aftertaste. Not much malt flavors.

M: A very lingering hop aftertaste after each sip. Kind of spicy like a rye bread. Good carbonation, very light on the tongue.

O: A good IPA, not the best, but one of the better Magic Hat limited / one-offs.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 09:12:06 | More by diamondc