 hopscotch (4433), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
May 9, 2008 Draft… DLD’08… Cloudy golden ale with a small, wispy, off-white head. Good retention. The aroma is too restrained to pull much of anything from it, regardless of the beer’s temperature or agitation. Medium-bodied with moderate carbonation. Thin, uninspired and sweet. A touch of grapefruit provides “too gentle” bitterness. Thin, watery finish. Too delicate for an APA!
Cornfield (4255), Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
Feb 14, 2005 Updated: Aug 11, 2005My favorite style is IPA, followed closely by APA... which is why I don’t like this drink. It looks good, orange with a healthy off-white head. But the aroma is way too heavy on sweetness - - malt and, somehow, sweet pine hops and sweet orange hops. The malts dominate the fizzy mouthfeeling brew. Hop bitterness only returns, and just slightly, in the finish. This Peashooter might be an acceptable "something," but not an APA. <font size=-4><a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowPlace.asp?PlaceID=2497> Rock Bottom Warrenville, Warrenville, IL<font size=-1>
Ughsmash (2958), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Nov 16, 2006 On tap at RB Warrenville. Poured a clear medium golden with a short white head that receded to a thin pool. Soft floral and pine hoppage pair with toffee sweetness and some light fruits in the aroma. Flavor was of sweet caramel, toffee, and citrus with a quick transition to heavy pine bitterness. Medium-bodied with a moderate level of bitterness.. thought it flowed quite well.. long, sweet citrus finish.
StewardofGondor (1934), Washington Heights - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Sep 6, 2005 Clear transparent bronze in color with a short, creamy tan head. Aroma sets apart honey soaked hops, grapefruit, fabric softener and fresh cut grass, nearly striking up a headache from my juvenile allergy memories. Formidable, palatable bitterness, but the emphasis on Goldings might have been ill-advised. Nevertheless, we’re dealing with a by-the-books rendition of an APA. Chalky and dry palate feel with IBUs resounding most in the afterlife. Fair, safe, decent beer.
drewbeerme (1782), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jun 4, 2008 draft. pours slight hazed golden with whtie head. aroma is citrusy and bit grassy. refreshing flavors of citrus, grassy, grapefruit. pretty tasty and under-rated. come on guys, is this that bad?
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