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Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale

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85
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bottled
common

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common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
6683.46/5.03.45/5.05.3%90.9Lager glass, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Tawny colored, full bodied Pale Ale. This ale has a distinctive, lingering hop flavor attained by adding copious quantities of Cascade hops throughout the brewing process.
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 BeerRunner (144), San Diego, California, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Apr 24, 2007  
This is my favorite American Pale Ale, period. When I die, I want this poured on me grave...preferably NOT strained through me mate’s kidneys!


 Hoss (602), Florida, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Apr 10, 2007  
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


 Papsoe (14841), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/512/20
Apr 3, 2007  
(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


 troopie (863), USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
Mar 21, 2007  
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.


 Wegro (220), Fresno, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Mar 18, 2007    Updated: Apr 2, 2007
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.


 talon1117 (620), Bellvue, Colorado, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Mar 4, 2007  
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.


 rmussman (905), California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/103/515/20
Mar 2, 2007  
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.


 Angeloregon (2025), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/57/103/517/20
Feb 28, 2007  
To get a feel for how amazing this beer is, you might need to be at a party or gathering where domestic is the only offering. Then, and only then will you be able to appreciate the bounty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. This is one of the ultimate session beers. Drinkable year round. Taste it again for the first time!



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