Riverside Pullman Pale Ale

22oz bomber-A golden body with a decent white head and an aroma of hops and spices. Taste the same along with some caramel and some sweetness. A pretty good APA especially since the label said it won for British Style Pale Ale.

Date: 03/09/1996

cloudy amber, scant head, good hop aroma (goldings?) with a spicy sweetness, rich and chewy hop flavor with a bitter aftertaste

Aroma: 9/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.4/5.0
Score: **+/4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.

(12 oz bottle) Since I found this on the singles shelf of a small liquor store in Covina, CA (read: probably been sitting there for a few years), I expected it to be spoiled, but somehow, it survived okay. This is actually a fairly flavorful beer, though the age has probably had some impact on the overall flavor. It’s dominated by a strong fruitiness, but it’s also moderately sweet and malty, and lightly bitter. There’s a slight smokiness present midway through, extending into the finish a bit. Medium bodied with a fairly substantial mouthfeel. The nose is also quite fruity and sweet. Dark amber in color with lots of chunky sediment in the beer. Pours with very little head.

This beer is golden in color. I can taste some hops and caramel. It has a medium body. It was okay.

Golden color with a head that clings to the glass in a web. Great caramel flavor and hoppy aftertaste. A little malty up front. Overall, I thought this to be the best beer I tasted at Riverside.

Subtle hop aroma, malty, hints of spice. Medium bodied palate, pretty light and well carbonated. A firm fruitines of the malts provides some sweetness and backbone throughout also contributing to a smooth finish. The bitterness in the finish is nicely done just adding a touch of citric crispness. Good session beer.