Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale

Not a bad example of an APA but not a great one. I could drink this one at a session but had hopped for more as I really like th eBlack Butte

(Bottle 35,5 cl) Pours a clear, amber golden with an off-white head leaving laces. Aroma of malt and a vaguely citric touch. Medium body with fairly sweet malt and a very subdued bitterness. Very smooth mouthfeel. An accessible APA with more focus on malt rather than hops. 230307

Draught at Red Robin. Amber with small white head and some lacing. Smell of hops, fresh grass and spice. Taste of malt, balanced with hops. Lekker finish that has a hoppish slurp.

Good stuff. Pours amber with a small white head. Smells of hops and earth. Tastes great with moderate hops and great malt balance. I could drink this all night. Perfect session beer. Nothing out of the ordinary but very well executed.

Pours a hazy, bronze color with a fairly small, white, pillowy head; decent longevity and lacing which is quite abundant. Nose is pleasant and simple; hops are floral and slightly grassy with malts of buttery, cookie. Flavor is just as expected with similar flavors as the nose; malts are light in character with light cookie and still the buttery notes. Hops are dominant but never overpowering giving a moderate bitterness with flavors of floral and light citrus zest. Plalate is medium, lively, and crisp. Finishes quickly and refreshing while being mostly bitter with some notes of herbal filtering in. Simple, solid, and suitable for the spring or early fall months; nothing to make it great but no complaints either.

A nice beer. Has a decent aroma with a scent of hops. Appearance is dark brown with a limited head. Mouthfeel is smooth but with a little bitterness. Flavor is great with a malty taste. Worth a try.

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Bottle - First newbie tasting club - Lars brought it. Unclear orange - white edges. Citrus, straw, light malty, grass, high hoppy. Very nice and drinkable !!