alexanderj (2204), Chino Hills, California, USA Aug 5, 2009 On tap; for the style this is scraping the bottom of the barrel. Aroma was light; some fruit and citrus. Color was amber/copper. Flavor was very bland and there was not much hopping to speak of. Bready and earthy mostly, with some yeast. How can I like there pale lager better than the IPA? Cletus (4999), Connecticut, USA Jun 16, 2009 Bomber courtesy of danielcurtis81. Pours copper with a sticky white head. Smells of grass, hay, earthy. Tastes of pepper, bubblegum, sweet citrus. Snojerk321 (1911), San Diego, California, USA Jun 23, 2008 22oz bottle from BevMo! Sorry to say but, one of the worst IPA’s I’ve ever had. Small, fizzy off white head with little retention. Poured a clear golden amber. Very light nose of dank hops and caramel, flavor was much of the same. hopdog (5525), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA May 28, 2008 22oz bottle acquired in trade with Foolish Mortal (thanks!). Poured a medium orange color with an averaged sized off white head. Small suspended floaters. Aromas of some fruitiness and citrus. Tastes of citrus, light caramel, and some toasted malts. Brewsmith (136), Torrance, California, USA May 20, 2008 From a 22 oz. bottle purchased locally. Aroma is hoppy, a little citrus and pine, some malt. Deep gold color, clear with small off-white head. Flavor is hoppy at first followed by a strong biscuit/toast malt character that dries in the finish. Not too intense in the hop flavor. Clean mouthfeel. Overall, okay. A little boring. I’ve had more assertive Pale Ales than this IPA. brianprentiss (473), Portland, Oregon, USA Apr 28, 2008 very very average beer. it tastes like an ipa would taste if it were made by miller. a little sour and unlike the commercial description just seems out of balance. ChainGangGuy (2522), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA Apr 19, 2008 Appearance: Lightly hazy, orangey body with a small, white head.
Smell: Sweet and sour aroma of ashamed malts and stale, soapy citrus hops. Here we go again!
Taste: Unhappy malts comingling with sad, sad citrus fruits. And it’s all pretty tart! If there’s any hop bitterness present, it’s fully obscured by this tartness. Ugh.
Mouthfeel: Medium-thin body. Medium carbonation.
Drinkability: Heavens, no! kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA Apr 5, 2008 Date: 03/15/2008
Mode: bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party
Appearance: hazy orange, fine off white head,
Aroma: light sweet fruity malt aroma with a hint of floral hops,
Flavor: sweet caramel and crystal malt flavor, lots of lactic tartness, light bitterness,
Aroma: 4/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 3/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 5/20
Rating: 1.8/5.0 Drinkability: 3/10
Score: 4
|