Gearys Pale Ale

Brewed by D.L. Gearys Brewing Co.
Style: English Pale Ale
Portland, Maine USA

12 oz bottle. Rather malty nose, sweetish. Dusty and grassy hops - a bit yeasty. This is not the most convincing pale ale I’ve come across - and the competition is fierce!

Draught in Fryeburg, ME. It was a fine English pale ale but just a little bland overall. Easy to drink and enjoyable but nothing to write home about.

Aroma is earthy, grassy hops. Pours clear copper color with a small white head. Taste is simple and a bit bland, but it is still clean and refreshing. Earthy hop flavors dominate and make this an accurate example of Brittish-style hoppy beers. Finish is not very bitter and the mouthfeel is surprisingly smooth.

Bottle. Pours amber with an off white head. Malty aroma, a bit earthy as well. The flavor is pretty bland, with a bit of grain and a touch of hops in the finish.

(Bottle). Sweet malty aroma, and some tartness. Clear copper color with a substantial off-white head. Flavor is far less citrusy than an IPA, or even an American Pale. Instead, there’s a more malty breadiness, combined with subtle ripe fruits. Finish has just a touch of hoppy bitterness. Altogether, this was a pleasant surprise.

Deep copper color, tall head. Medium rich malt aroma, caramel, bread, with a bit of citrus and hops. Good malt flavor, somewhat light but strong caramel, medium hopping with a touch of citrus and pine, nicely balanced. A good Best Bitter-like beer, medium or lighter body, medium carbonation. Not really full-flavored but nicely balanced and generally light and tasty.

12 fl oz bottle via Lubiere, served at cellar temperature in a tulip glass.

App.: Clear amber with a decent off-white head. Aroma: Light tart fruits, wood, nutty, like Irish whiskey, apples, pears. Palate: Medium body, moderate carbonation. Flav.: Lots of apple pomace and nuts, somewhat earthy, a touch peppery, other non-descript fruits, a bit of caramel; almost dry with some bitterness.

Seems fairly true to style, which is why it doesn’t do much for me.

Draft at Rupununi’s. This beer sits in the company of all the unremarkable pale ales. Decent enough, but just not much there.Dark gold body with a small, off-white head. Mild aroma of flowers and caramel. Hints of bread and fruit, maybe. The flavor is lightly sweet and lightly to moderately bitter. Medium body with adequate carbonation and watery texture.