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Mad River Steelhead Extra Pale Ale

Mad River Steelhead Extra Pale Ale

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An American Pale Ale brewed by
Mad River Brewery

Blue Lake, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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2443.06/5.03.06/5.05.7%32.4 Lager glass, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
The original Extra Pale Ale, this is the one that started it all. Our first brew was introduced in 1989 in Golden Gate style kegs. We have stayed true to our beginnings and still brew it the way we did back then. A bright golden hued ale with a medium body and a crisp spicy /floral hop character and very mild bitterness. This unfiltered ale has a pleasing mouth feel and remains our most popular brew. This beer goes with everything and every occasion.

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 smith4498 (248), Miami, Florida, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/104/510/20

Apr 25, 2008  
Pours a hazy orangish yellow with off white head. Aromas of malt and citrus. Slightly sweet flavor that starts malty and finishes a little hoppy. Medium body with average carbonation. Below average APA.

 Hank1980 (289), Athens, Georgia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Jul 6, 2008  
Pours gold with a creamy head. Nose of light fruit, grain, citus. Taste is also lightly hoppy, lightly malted, and a little bitter. Finish is lightly bitter. Mouth is medium bodied. Overall, a decent session brew.


 dwyerpg (1977), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/517/20
Jul 3, 2008  
Nice light hop aroma. Very drinkable. A bit of hops throughout but never overpowering; very fresh. I found all four of these Steelhead beers quite enjoyable. Now, if we can only get them to drop the price from 8.99 a sixer.


blindeyedbetty (88), Arlington, Virginia, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/511/20
Jun 29, 2008  
12 oz. bottle pours a urine-yellow gold with lots of head that leaves delicate lacing as it dissipates. Aroma is of roasted grains and citrus. Medium body. Front palate of citrus with malty middle and finish of mild hops. Easy to drink, easy to pair. Not the best or most complex beer but drinkable and versatile.


 nearbeer (1051), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/102/514/20
Jun 26, 2008  
12 oz. hazy, burnt orange with a three finger creamy head that lasts. Aromas of peach, grain, resin, and slight citrus. Flavor is mild resin, grain, and has honey-lemongrass on the finish. Light-medium weight body starts smooth, but has a tendency to later foam up, and finishes dry.


 DeadGuyFrank (316), http://westchesterbeer.com, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/515/20
Jun 21, 2008  
A light, refreshing, really refreshing spicy hop infused ale, perfect for lunch or dinner. A session beer worhty of praise.




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