5:01 is a cloudy
orange-gold colour. It pours with a thin cover of eggshell head, through
which wafts a mandarin orange aroma. The mouthfeel is disappointingly
thin, though I guess that should be expected from a wheat ale with such a
low percentage. Despite the uninspiring mouthfeel, the flavour left me
feeling relatively impressed. It has a delicate orange blossom vibe that
I like, and a subtle hops finish.
This beer is
quite a bit better than I expected, as I'm often suspicious of both the
amorphous "golden ale" category and any beer that has less than 5%
alcohol. However, it is a refreshing and tasty low octane option. A more
burly mouthfeel would have led to a stronger rating, as would a heavier
hopping.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10.
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