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Moerlein Over-the-Rhine (O.T.R.) Ale

Moerlein Over-the-Rhine (O.T.R.) Ale

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An American Pale Ale brewed by
Lion Brewery, Inc.

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania USA

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513.5/5.03.47/5.0Special6%87.8 Lager glass, Shaker P  Stats

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Cincinnati-based Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. will introduce its latest brand extension - Moerlein Over-the-Rhine Ale - on April 25, 2007. Moerlein OTR Ale was initially going to be called Moerlein Pale Ale, but Hardman said he decided to name it OTR Ale instead, in part as a tribute to the many people who are working to revitalize the long-neglected community just north of Cincinnati's central business district. The beer is of the type that early brewers in Over-the-Rhine would have made in the era before modern refrigeration, he said. The recipe includes plenty of hops, which acted as a preservative, and lots of malt to balance the bitterness of the hops.

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 Crafty07 (333), Lexington, Kentucky, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20

Jan 20, 2008  
Dark aprioct color with decent light beige head and good lacing. I agree with last reviewer quite fruity and more of a cream than a true IPA...which is probably why I like it. I don’t see the ’plenty’ of hops but I notice the malt. well done.

 Capa (719), Yokosuka, Japan
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Aug 20, 2008  
A nice amber color with a quick off-white head. Aroma is of soft citrus and herbal hops, with light caramel. Hops are stronger in the flavor witht he pine being the big player. Also comes with a nutty, molasses malt background. Finishes with a nice, refreshing bitterness. I’m very impressed with the quality of this APA.


 PorterPounder (2810), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/103/514/20
Aug 16, 2008  
Tallahassee, Fl. - Market Square Liquors - 12 oz bottle. Deep dark copper pour, gentle off white soft head that sticks around. Sweet aroma with hints of toffee and pine. Flavor is very bold with some nuttiness, citrus, a hint of chocolate, some toffee and a back end of brown sugar. Mouthfeel is crisp and tangy. Rather impressed by this one and enjoyed very much.


AndyReynolds (41), Wilder, Kentucky, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/56/103/514/20
Aug 12, 2008  
12 Oz Bottle. Poured A reddish orange with small white head. Aroma was roasted malts, strong in hops, pine and brown sugar. Which, all come out in the flavor, but it seemed a little watered down. The finish was a little bitter. A great everyday beer.


 darn1207 (227), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/515/20
Aug 9, 2008  
12oz bottle. pours dark amber-orange color with small white head that disappears quickly. smells of sugar and toasted malts. sweet caramel, pine and biscuity taste. finishes with light hop bitterness. medium to thick mouthfeel with just the right amount of slightly tingly carbonation.


 Aurelius (2447), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/514/20
Aug 8, 2008  
Candied PA aroma, prominent Cascades hops. Why in the hell they called this Over the Rhine, I have no clue - there’s nothing historical about this - it’s a thoroughly modern brew. Fair label, medium bronze-red. Briny and tasty, with toasted tones. Lightly tannic and tangy. Very drinkable. Body is a little on the heavy side. FInishes out salty.




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