3.3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Much hazier than the standard pale ale, but the guy at the booth explained that it’s more of a blonde ale than anything else. Aroma is malted, with hints of citrus. Very hazy, touches of beige in the head. Flavor is almost over malted, with very little hop quality. Citrus overtones. I would probably have enjoyed this more if I wasn’t expecting a APA, but it’s still not bad.
3.3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Bottle. Pours gold with orange hints and a rocky white tall head; lined lacing. Fragrant floral hop and light malt (grain) aroma with yeast notes. Malty grain and acidic bitter floral hop lasting flavor. Fizzy and light refreshing palate.
3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Bottle: Translucent golden, moderate white frothy head, spotty lacing, light carbonation. Pale malt aroma, slight sweat and grain, also a bit grassy. Similar on the tongue, accented by more of a vague hop or pine flavor. Somewhat sweaty grain finish. Not as crisp as I would have liked, fairly clean tho. Moderate body and mouthfeel. Tiz okay.
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Clear golden color with a medium head. Hops and fruit flavors with a crisp clean palate.
3.9 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
This should be classified as an American Pale Ale as it is not a Golden or Blonde Ale.
A little heavy handed on the bitterness for such a light body. Very pleasant hop aroma. Somewhat fruity in the palate.
This would be a horrible example of a Golden/Blonde it is an American Pale Ale...
2.9 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Had this one at my hotel bar in Fairbanks. Did not like it as much as the amber, but it wasn’t bad. A little too bit too much aftertaste, but overall not bad.
3.3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
A full golden color with a slight bit of haze. It had an excellent head. It was a decent, malty golden ale, but I’d been hoping for something a little hoppier. I probably preferred the Coldfoot Pilsner from Silver Gulch. Easy-drinking ale.
3.9 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
UPDATED: MAR 18, 2007 Back to Alaska, and wow, this is an excellent beer. The taste is very hoppy, with a very fruity and fresh taste. Aroma is strong and pleasing.
Re-rated from the tap at Pikes in Fairbanks. Not as good as I had hoped. Was watered down. I assume that Pike’s is to blame for that, but I am going to drop the rating by 0.1
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