Full Circle
New Holland Brewing Co.
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Kölsch
Seasonal
Michigan
United States
Judges Ratings 95
Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20
Description
Full Circle is our take on a tried-and-true German classic; a clean and crisp Kölsch-style ale. This easy-drinking beer brings the consumer’s experience full circle with simple, high-quality ingredients and a balanced flavor. Full Circle is a New Holland legacy brand dating back over 20 years.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 4.40%
IBUs: 20
Served at: (40 – 45º F)
Hops: German Magnum, Mt. Hood
Malts: Pilsner, White Wheat
Judges Review
By Michael Heniff
Judges Ratings 95
Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20 / 20
Full Circle by New Holland Brewing Co. is a Kölsch and is being evaluated as a Kölsch (category 5B in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The Kölsch style is a German ale that has a delicate balance of malt, hops and esters.
Full Circle pours straw in color, is brilliantly clear, and sports a small white head. The aroma features moderately light pilsner malt that is delicately balanced with light spicy and herbal hops and a hint of floral esters. The flavor is similarly balanced to the aroma with moderately light pilsner malt and light spicy hops. The beer finishes with a moderately light bitterness, light spicy hops and light pilsner malt.
Full Circle is an outstanding Kölsch. The quality of the malt and hops are top-notch; I can almost envision being in Cologne from the taste alone. The malt and hops are perfectly balanced with a light showing of esters. The only detraction is that the bitterness is a little on the high side and lingers into the finish. Regardless, this is a very well brewed Kölsch and is very enjoyable to drink. Prost!
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