3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
On tap at the Orange CA, bar. Copper pour with a small white head. The nose was mixed citrus (oranges and grapefruit) with a hint of caramel. The flavor was more of the same, plenty hops manifesting a character of oranges and lemons set in a caramel backdrop. The palate was a bit thin and extra fizzy, fizzy almost to the point of distraction. This was the only real negative. The finish was short and clean. Overall: In a blind tasting I might have guessed that this was an IPA, very well done, thanks Orange crew.
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Draft. A golden beer with a thin beige head. The aroma has notes of caramel and malt. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt, caramel, and grassy hops, leading to a dry, bitter, and hay-like finish.
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
From tap at the brewpub. Pours clear and golden orange with a small white head. Light citrusy and crisp hoppy aroma. Flavour is mild fruity and crisp hoppy. Bitter and crisp bitter finish.
3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
On tap in Orange, CA. Very lightly hopped and crisp, this was a bit of a thirst quencher IPA.
3.2 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
On tap. Clear, deep golden with a small white head. Aroma of caramel and some peachy hops. Medium-bodied, some caramel notes and a fairly solid hop finish. 050709
3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
On tap at the Alcatraz location in Anaheim, CA.
Poured a medium amber color with a small sized off white head. Aromas of caramel, with lighter citrus. Tastes of caramel and the same light citrus. Nothing really stood out on this, but it is a beer that you can drink. Maybe the one I would choose to drink if I found myself at this brewpub all the time.
3.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Tap at Orange location. Poured golden with a thin head. Aroma is that of light citrus and floral hops with sweet grainy malt. Mostly mild sweet grainy malt, with a medium clean citrus finish. A decent APA.
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
On tap @ Alcatraz (Anahiem) 10/07 - Pours a clear, bright golden color with a small off white head. Nice lacing. Aroma is floral and citrus hops. Flavor is citrus hops and lightly sweetened toasted malt. Medium body. A good beer.
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
A Pale Ale with a beautiful color - just slightly lighter than the red, and dark enough to not be confused with a light beer. The aroma is the first thing you remember, while not the strongest I’ve tried, it’s a great start to this ale. The hops are evident in just the right amount - not too strong to turn away drinkers, but enough to keep the "lite" beer drinkers away. Overall, this may be my favorite of the Alcatraz bunch, and a fine beer for a chain-type brewery/restaurant.
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