lmahony199 (52), Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Sep 3, 2001 I love pale ales and IPAs, this is my new favorite
 BigBen2120 (553), Gardiner(52 miles from Allagash), Maine, USA
Jul 25, 2008 12oz brown bottle from The Lighthouse in Manchester. Pours a hazy light amber-red body with a good inch of off-white head that leaves some nice lacing. Aroma consists of equal parts pungent sweet caramel-honey maltiness and crisp citrussy American hops. Wow. Tastes sweet and malty initially, with caramel, honey, and slight biscuit notes, with a fair bit of support from grassy and citrussy American hops and a semi-dry finish. On the lighter side of medium-bodied with a fair bit of carbonation which is just subtle enough to enhance the drinkability. Super-drinkable, though not so much so that any of the other attributes, most notably flavor, take a back seat. Unbelievable. Practically perfect in every imaginable way. Tastes to me like home-brewing smells. For the style and for any beer, this is about as perfect as they come - it’s the first perfect ’5’ I have ever given. Amazing.
kalisto_9 (73), Crafton, Pennsylvania, USA
Apr 30, 2003 A very nice American pale ale. Easy going down with a nice aftertaste. A pleasant surprise. The draft version of this is excellent.
soulgrowl (52), Kitakyushu-shi, Japan
May 7, 2008 Aroma: Wheat toast with strawberry jam and honey. Tart, sweet, and roasty. Excellent, nutty malts. Hops impart a hint of citrus and an earthy character.
Appearance: Thick, hazy, cinnamony brownish-red, glowing pinkish-orange where the light hits it. Parchment-colored, fluffy head with good retention.
Flavor: Sooo good. Tastes mostly of caramel malts, English breakfast tea, and grassy, perfectly dry hops. A hint of rummy alcohol. There’s also something distinctly fruity about this beer, a very subtle blend of berries, bananas, grapefruit, and apples. Clean, dry finish. Goes great with Brazil nuts.
Palate: Frothy, somewhere between light- and medium-bodied, and clean. Good for the style.
Overall: This is an excellent go-to beer for everyday drinking.
ElBastardo (13), Illinois, USA
Aug 15, 2002 A west coast classic,the first American Pale that combines great American hops with great session quality.I visited this brewery long ago and it started in a LongJohnSilvers type Seafood place,brings a tear to my eye.
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