 General_Gao (2434), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Mar 2, 2008
22 oz bottle. Poured a hazy medium orange color. Very effervescent right out of the bottle; the head erupted over the glass as I poured it. Too much carbonation. The aroma was pleasant, resembling flower blossom, light fruity candy, and subdued pear. Very bubbly on the tongue at first. This improved to some degree after I let the beer breathe a while. The flavor was hop dominated with flowery, sprucy, and grassy notes. There were also pear and fennel-like notes. Delicately sweet and light bodied with only mild hop bitterness. Good pale.
eli723 (8), USA
does not count  Aug 21, 2008 Had this at my wedding. A great beer to just drink all night long. Clean, crisp, refreshing, but flavorful enough to keep you interested.
Brewsmith (50), Torrance, California, USA
Aug 20, 2008 From a 22oz. bottle purchased locally. Aroma is hoppy, citrus and pineapple with a hint of grain. Color is a clear gold with a white rocky head. First is the hop bitterness and some piney flavor followed by the malt, starting bready and biscuits and followed by some toast. Light, clean, dry finish makes me want another sip. Not heavy. A great American Pale Ale.
Dogbrick (2209), Columbus, Ohio, USA
Aug 19, 2008 Bottle from Bevmo in Solana Beach. Pours a pale golden color with a thin white head that diminishes quickly. Spotty lacing. Floral hops aroma with notes of citrus and pears. Medium-bodied and moderately hoppy with floral and spiced notes. Some light malt and fruit in the background as well. The finish is mostly hoppy with some biscuity malt behind it, and a lingering bitter aftertaste. Above average overall, however not up to par with what I imagine Stone can accomplish in an APA.
ghawener (667), San Salvador, El Salvador
Aug 17, 2008 At RateBeerians Tasting. Bottle: A good APA, light bodied but flavorfull. Color is pale.
Ramenen (333), San Salvador, El Salvador
Aug 17, 2008 Thanks to ghawener. Drank it in last nite El Salvador Beer Session. Nice well rounded IPA. Pours a clear, light golden color with a big white head. Light bodied, taste of pine and citrus. Short finish.
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