Smuttynose Shoals Pale Ale

Brewed by Smuttynose Brewing Company
Style: English Pale Ale
Portsmouth, New Hampshire USA

Nice label photo of an old house in a field. Dark amber brew with a modest head. Good aroma with yeast and floral tones. This is a crisp, dry ale - a little on the light side, but still flavorful. Light esters and astringency, a little yeast too. A solid English-style ale.

Bottle: Amber pour with a large, creamy off-white head. Nose of sweet malt, toffee, caramel, and florals. Malty taste with subtle fruity tones. Toffee and bits of floral hops. Thanks Imadeadguy.

A light IPA, that goes down real smooth. Not a whole lot of after taste. Does tend to be a bit watery. I like the Shoals Pale Ale better - more taste

Smuttynose Shoals Pale Ale ABV: 5% IBU: ? Calories: 150 Volume: 12 fl oz Glass: tulip Purchased at: Joe Canals in West Windsor Consumed on/at: Thursday March 6th, 2008 sensory first impression: Lighter than even the Old Brown Dog ale by Smuttynose, and seemingly even more tame. Not my kind of beer, but I know some who would love it. Not very hoppy - smooth like water. Bright white head hangs on for a few. Tea colors and murky with ’nice’ sediment, if you like that sort of thing. I like it as a change of visual pace. It’s another tea like brew from Smutty. Aroma/Olfactory: Malt flavor is: malty, nutty, and roasted. Malt has a bit of linger. Hop flavor is: missing. Really very little in way of bitterness or hops here. After a moment, some bitterness arrives, but not enough to cheer. Yeast flavor is: muddy, earthy, and dusty. Other flavors include: grapefruit and other citrus hints. Visuals/Appearance: Color is: pale reddish brown, murky and tea like. Liquid is: hazy, dark, and cloudy. Head and lace are: bright white, and much more impressive than in SN’s Old Brown Dog Ale. Lace is running strong, with nice legs. Taste/Flavor: Maltiness or Sweetness level is: medium Hoppiness or Bitterness level is: light Sour level is: none Palate/Tactile: Body or Mouthfeel is: too light Texture is: thin and smooth. Carbonation is: flat Finish is: abrupt and unsatisfying. Overall experience: Not bad, but nowhere near great. Rather disappointing, especially after having their IPA, which is surprising and delicious. About average or below for American styled craft beers.

not particularly pale, nor as hoppy as I’d hoped. malty overall, with a slightly dry finish, more hop in the aroma than the flavour. cask at Brazen Head, Brooklyn

Draft. Pours dark. Not as hopped as indicated. Just kind of nondememo I am not happy to report.

12oz thanks beastiefan2k - Aroma is perfume hops followed by crystal and caramel malts. Not a fan of perfume beers. Pours cloudy brown with a medium head and good lacing. Flavor is caramel and malty with an earthy hop finish. Palate is sticky. Ok, but may be a little past prime.

Bottle. Ice tea color with light hop aroma along with tea scent. Tea again evident in the flvaor. Mild hop presence. Easy drinking but nothing real special