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Pacific Coast Blue Whale Ale 3.28 17

Pacific Coast Blue Whale Ale

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73
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173.46/5.03.28/5.07.1%23.2Snifter, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
STRONG AMBER ALE with a deep copper hue, full body, and a big hop finish. This beer is definitely for the person who loves hops. The complex flavors are further enhanced with maturing over oak.
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 Papsoe (15109), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 15, 2009  
On tap. Clear, warm reddish amber with an off-white head leaving laces. Burned caramel and a little nuts in the nose. Quite full-bodied, sweet burned caramel and nuts with solid aroma hops that come late and leave a solid bitterness. 120709


 yespr (12429), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Jul 28, 2009  
From tap at the brewpub. Pours clear and golden deep amber with a small white head. Aroma is fruity and light roasted malty. Hoppy, dense overripe fruity and mild liqourice spiced. Medium bitter, roasted and dry finish.


 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Sep 1, 2007    Updated: Jul 18, 2009

Date: August 21, 1998
Mode: Draft
Source: Toronado, San Francisco
Appearance: dark amber, robust light tan head, thick foam lace
Aroma: strong hop aroma, slightly fruity
Flavor: rich malt flavor with a decient amount of hops

Date: July 07, 2009
Mode: draft
Source: brewpub
Appearance: clear dark amber, creamy beige head, heavy lace
Aroma: huge sweet citrus aroma on top of sweet dark caramel malt
Flavor: sweet malt flavor, dark caramel, touch of bread, big earthy hop character with a woody oakyness

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.6/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **4


 argo0 (7025), Washington DC, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Sep 18, 2005  
Clear copper body with off-white head that leaves nice lacing. Aroma is medium sweet, caramel, pine/grapefruit. Taste is medium sweet, caramel, pine/grapefruit. Nice bite in the finish. Medium body with some resin. Needs a bit of rounding, but still quite nice.


 anders37 (4796), Malmö, Sweden
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/515/20
Mar 13, 2009  
Draft @ the brewpub. Pours a clear amber color with a small off-white head. Has a malty floral hoppy aroma with hints of grapefruit. Has a sweetish malty hoppy fruity caramel flavor. Sweetish malty hoppy bitter grapefruit finish.


 Lubiere (4552), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/513/20
Jan 14, 2006  
Dark red amber ale with a thin off white head. Sweet malt with light raisins notes in aroma, and fruity esters. In mouth, barrage of hops with nice malt base, and woody oak notes. Rich, a bit harsh but definetly enjoyed. On tap, August 2005.


 WeeHeavySD (3042), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Apr 20, 2007  
Sampler at the Brew pub, 3/31/07. Pours amber with a lil island of a white head. The aroma is citrussy, with sweet notes. The taste is hoppy and woody. This is a stron showing for a ASA.


 bb (2941), Martinez, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/513/20
Sep 3, 2004  
Draft. Copper color with very little head. Fuller body. Citrus aroma, Nice lingering grapefruit bitterness with a sweet malt backing. Cask is a bit more watery/lighter bodied and a bit fruitier.



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