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Nolan The Wanderer

Georgia
United States
Nolan The Wanderer
Judges Ratings 
1 Review
85
Aroma:
20 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Appearance:
5 / 6
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20
Description 

Champagne-style India Pale Ale. Highly carbonated with notes of melon, pear, and apple followed by a dry champagne finish.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.2%
Judges Review 
Michael McGuire's picture
Judges Rating:
85
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Nolan The Wanderer by Reformation Brewery is a Brut IPA judged as a Specialty IPA (BJCP sub-category 21B). It poured gold and slightly hazy into the glass forming a thin white quickly-dissipating head. The aroma featured a strong citrus hop nose that, like the initial head, waned within moments of pouring.  The flavor began with a fruity-juicy combination of hop bitterness and fleeting flavor with supporting esters from the base (pale) malt and American ale yeast. The mouthfeel likewise did not have any outstanding character – medium body, modest carbonation, no creaminess or alcohol warmth, a mostly dry finish, and only the lingering hop bitterness as a contributor to the slight lasting astringency.  It is unclear whether this beer warrants the adjective Brut, but it is certainly no Brute in the wider market for American IPAs. A drinkable beer, but lacking anything to keep most drinkers coming back for more rather than trying the next tap.

Brewery Introduction

Love pours here.

When we started as home brewers in Nick's basement, we had a simple goal. Brew the beer we loved. We had no idea that humble wish would inspire a community to gather around us, one that would lead us to share our best gifts beyond our backyard. Now with three locations... Read More