New Belgium Brewing Co. — Fort Collins, CO
Stats:
- Style: Blonde Ale
- Bitterness: 28 IBU
- ABV: 5.2%
- Malts: Pale, Caramel, Oats
- Hops: Centennial
- Specialty Ingredients: Ginger and Apricots
- Sampled: 12 oz. bottle
- Calories: 130 per 12 oz.
- Price: $6.99 six-pack at grocery store.
Random thoughts: This is the third beer I’m tasting as part of my series on summer seasonal brews.
The tasting: Golden yellow, clear, with a white head that dissipated quickly. Aroma of bready malt, alcohol, and a touch of apricot (I’m not sure I would of noticed it had I not read the description). The flavor mirrors the aroma as the bready malt, alcohol, and light apricot all are present. The alcohol was noticeable and I didn’t notice the ginger, which is probably a good thing. I made a homebrew with ginger last fall and learned that a little goes a long way. Somersault is light bodied, lightly carbonated, and has a thin, flat mouth feel. It finished with mild citrus hop bitterness and cereal malt.
Rating: 3 star. Good. I would drink this again if someone gives it to me. I liked the apricot in Somersault and would have enjoyed it more if they cranked up the fruit flavor a notch. My biggest issue was the flat mouth feel. I thought the oats would have given it a smooth, silky texture.
Have you tried Somersault or any other New Belgium beers?
I love this beer! It's very drinkable and defiantly something you drink while lounging in the summer!
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