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Magnolia Proving Ground Pale


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84
overall
An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Magnolia Pub and Brewery

San Francisco, California USA

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463.52/5.03.49/5.07%64.2Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:

A bold IPA in the modern, West Coast style, but with plenty of malt character from our robust Maris Otter. Generous quantities of Columbus and Cascade hops give this bitter beer resinous, piney, and citrus-like flavors while a bit of Czech Saaz hops adds a touch of spice.

Malts: floor-malted Maris Otter, caramalt, wheat; flaked barley, malted rye
Hops: Columbus; Cascade; Saaz, dry-hopped with Cascade
Food Pairings: assertive, spicy foods, grilled salmon & shrimp, pizza.


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 beervana (781), Libertyville, Illinois, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/103/516/20

Jun 21, 2007  
(06.21.07) On tap at Magnolia Pub & Brewery, San Francisco, CA. 7.2% ABV. Clear golden amber with small white head. No Carbonation. Slight hop aroma. Starts dry with intense upfront hoppy bitterness; Pine resiny hop flavors. Medium bodied. Long finish with light lingering bitterness. Very good flavorful hoppy beer. Awesome with a Cuban sandwich. One of Magnolia’s better offerings.

 PaulHegedus (187), Brampton, Ontario, Canada
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/102/512/20
Sep 2, 2008  
Draught at Magnolia Brewpub on Haight St. in San Francisco, July 2008. Cask. In the glass: orange/gold with a small head, aromas of pine, then citrus and peach in the hops. Nice and bitter.


 NoiZe (1055), Mooi Zeist, Netherlands
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Aug 11, 2008  
Tasted @ the Magnolia Pub and Brewery in SF.<br /> Nice, smooth, hoppy flavor!


 jjuf1853 (257), Land O Lakes, Florida, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Aug 2, 2008  
Tried both the cask ale and standard draft varieties at Magnolia Pub and Brewery. This was my first time trying a cask ale and was pleasantly surprised. Both varieties were good but the cask ale had a mellower flavor and a smoother, creamier mouthfeel. Good amount of hops present, but a nice balance with the sweetness from the malts.


 Vac (2287), San Diego, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Jul 21, 2008  
Cask at Hamiltons. Pours with a slightly cloudy, golden amber body topped by a thick head with some lacing left on the glass. It’s grapefruity and slightly piney from the hops with a slightly sweet, malty note and very slight medicinal note. medium bodied, smooth and a touch dry.


 golubj (1133), Redwood City, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Jul 14, 2008  
Hand pump at Toronado. Amber pour with some white head. Aroma is really fresh resiny hops, quite nice, a little grassy and floral. Flavor is the same resinous and piney. These hopped up beers are great when they are fresh like this.



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