 alexanderj (2269), Chino Hills, California, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 2, 2009
On tap at PP Carlsbad a few weeks back. Color was a bit murky; dirty amber. Aroma of citrus, caramel and fruit. Flavor had a lot of citrus and caramel. Not too hoppy however for an IPA, but solid for an APA. Maybe in between. Bitter and earthy.
ajm (945), Los Angeles, California, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 13, 2009 Nose is full of honey, features dank hops and balancing malts. Flavor is much the same with the sweetness and hops coming through. I don’t know what to say except that this should be listed as an IPA - it is that robust and balanced.
wetherel (1636), Encinitas, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 8, 2009 On tap at PP Carlsbad. Orange yellow color. Nice sticky foam head. Mild citrusy grapefruit hop bitterness. Mild, but nice hoppy aroma. Very good. Easy to drink.
Lubiere (4537), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 6, 2009 A hazed golden amber ale with a thick off white head. In aroma, a nice bready malt aroma with light floral hops, piney resins, some notes of kiwi. In mouth, a nicely hopped pale ale with fresh green hops, a bit of citrus notes, light, fragrant and pleasant. On tap at Ballast Point 13 Anniv. Beer Festival , Oct. 24 2009.
marcus (1881), Sacramento, California, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 31, 2009 On tap at Toronado. This orange/gold beer poured with a thin off-white head and a fruity aroma. There is a rich caramel malt flavor with a pleasant piney hop bitterness. A nice brew.
bb (2930), Martinez, California, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 28, 2009 Draft. Amber beer with a light cream colored head. Summer fruit aroma. Pine and summer fruit flavor with light grapefruit. Medium bodied. Nice bitterness. Pine and grapefruit linger. Bordering on IPA.
JohnnyJ (1344), Carlsbad, California, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 4, 2009 Pours a clear gold w/ slight orange tinge. White head. I had the beer after a Poormans so take that into account. Citrus, hint of caramel malt, slight grapefruit. I thought it was a pretty light and refreshing pale ale. Easy drinking and tasty.
iowaherkeye (1860), Los Angeles, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 1, 2009 On tap @ Carlsbad. Beer menu states 5.8%, wall states 6.1%. Clear golden with a one finger off-white head, fair retention. Citrus hops dominate with a clean caramel malt backbone. Flavor has the citrus coming out stronger with some light tropical fruit additions. The caramel is a little stronger as well. Semi-dry with bitterness @ a 4. Light to moderate prickly smooth (sounds weird, but true) carbonation. Very good APA that I’d place as an IPA.
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