 shendrix (437), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Jul 7, 2008
Certainly a credible America pale, pouring much more orange than I was expecting, with a nose that made me think of crushed pine nuts. Far less hoppy than one of its Indian relatives, this beer tastes of biscuit, grapefruit, and pine.
BlackDonald (1040), North Carolina, USA
Aug 18, 2008 This is a decent little pale ale, could be a little stronger on the body but drinks quite nicely for my money. Pours a hazy orangeish amber with a small white head, that recedes into some ample sticky lacing. Light toasted toffee nose, with some caramel maltiness, light floral and citrus hops. A very nice drinkable pale ale, to start off the night.
Gregis (911), Overland Park, Kansas, USA
Aug 11, 2008 Pours a deep, clear amber with a prolific supply of rising bubbles and a frothy off-white head that laces fairly well. The nose is of pale caramel malt backed by a fruity hop note and a slightly "off" almost adjunct-like quality. I can’t quite put my finger on what this aroma reminds me of, but it is a bit of a detractor from an otherwise pleasant nose. Light to medium-bodied and quite soft despite the visible torrent of carbonation, the mouthfeel finishes just slightly metallic and lightly bitter. The flavor is of pale malt backed by grassy and fruity hops finishing again with a slightly metallic and bitter conclusion that lingers a few seconds after the swallow. This is a completely quaffable and decent brew. There’s nothing really "wrong" with it. It just doesn’t do a whole lot for me.
checkmatei1 (244), Willow Grove, USA
Jul 30, 2008 Bottle: Poured a yellow color with a little bit of head. The aroma was light hops and light citrus. The flavor was smooth, light hops, a touch of sweet and a touch of bitter spice. Overall, an easy drinking Pale Ale...very good!
theisti (1045), Leawood, Kansas, USA
Jul 21, 2008 12 oz bottle purchased at Metcalf Discount Liquor on 91st Street. Bottled in Apr WK 2 according to the bottle. Pour is clear golden ruby with a one inch off white head. Aroma of lightly toasted malt and floral grassy hoppiness. Aroma has earthiness and mineral in it as well. Taste is very nice, and reflects the nose perfectly. Toasty biscuit sweet maltiness accented perfectly by the slight bitterness of the hops. The mineral character is strong throughout giving this a very unique flavor. I drank and rated this prior to reading the commercial description, and was a bit surprised to see the hops are Cascade on this one. I would have guessed more of an English variety. The body was medium, and very drinkable. Nothing complicated in this one, but beautifully executed.
amish_caravan (209), Winona, Minnesota, USA
Jul 10, 2008 slight floral scent of hops. taste is of hops and a little caramel. kind of a sweet finish. Not a bad brew.
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