Bronzan (25), Cotati, California, USA
Jul 12, 2009 Nothing special.. Fairly weak flavor. Not much hop flavor. Why is this called Carmel P.A. when it is from Ukiah?
 Saarlander (1577), Saarlouis, Germany
Jun 21, 2009 Gold pour decent head, slight grass, some malt flavor to it, but really weak on flavor, grainy, boring.
Oscbert (531), Sacramento, California, USA
Apr 2, 2009 ~Pours clear golden with decent white head.
~Scent is very sour, like a overpowering bud light. Somewhat citrusy.
~Flavor isnt bad. Sour citrus taste. Fairly weak.
~ Medium feel, almost creamy, smooth with tingles. Quick kinda nasty aftertaste.
~Not very good, but I can still drink it.
illidurit (851), Santa Cruz, California, USA
Mar 26, 2009 12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass. Clear gold with a thin fizzy white head. Aroma is diacetyl. No characteristics to define this as an APA at all. Flavor is diacetyl sweet cream butter with a hint of grassiness. High carbonation, thin body. Avoid these Carmel beers!
doubleo (1096), San Diego, California, USA
Nov 19, 2008 12oz bottle from Bottles n’ Bins. Pours hazy light orange/yellow with a thin, fizzy white head, specks of lace. Smells light citrus hoppy with a crisp malt backbone. Tastes light, sweet citrusy hoppy with a good cereal malt backbone. A little too sweet for me but still pretty good. Medium body, good carbonation.
dkachur (2316), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Sep 3, 2008 12 oz. bottle courtesy of stefanje. Thanks Stefan! Very light amber color with a one finger head. Decent retention. LOTS of carbonation flowing to the surface. Aroma has some leafy hop and subtle grassy notes but is carrying an acrid mildewed dish towel kinda vibe. Very spicy and slightly vegetal hop taste with a honey-like maltiness. A grainy, biscuit like quality is also present. It has potential, but is inconsistent and watery.
stefanje (937), (Santee) San Diego, California, USA
Aug 27, 2008 12 oz bottle from some liquor store in Monterey during a mini vacation. Pours a slightly cloudy gold color with a diminishing white head. The aroma is faint with butter, vegetables and dust. The flavor is light and mediocre with sweet butter, biscuit, and a touch of caramel. The mouthfeel was light to medium, and the carbonation was lively. The finish was short with a touch of hops. Overall: This is a dumbed-down pale ale that aims to not offend anyone more so than it strives for any character (and thus it should appeal to Bud drinkers). That aside it is quite drinkable.
Ramenen (453), San Salvador, El Salvador
Apr 9, 2008 Drank it in Carmel, CA. Pours golden with little head and carbonation. Faint pine aroma. Watery in your mouth, some hops at the end, but very weak.
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