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RATINGS: 265   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.83   EST. CALORIES: 144   ABV: 4.8%
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An original American pale ale, our XPA highlights the subtle, sophisticated flavors and aromas of our Midwestern two-row malt and imported aromatic and Munich malts. Washington-grown Mt. Hood and Fuggles hops create an extremely balanced beer with a beautiful straw color.


2.6
   AROMA 2/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Drinkingdan (371) - East Norriton, Pennsylvania, USA - FEB 28, 2002
I am not a pale ale person.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Yakbreath (13) - Macomb, Michigan, USA - FEB 27, 2002
Nice aroma and taste. Only problem is the bitter aftertaste. But still a good IPA

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
kilgore41599 (98) - Rochester, New York, USA - FEB 20, 2002
I used to like Pale Ales more than I do now, but must admit that this one certainly perked my interest.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
JFGrind (1594) - Glenside, Pennsylvania, USA - JAN 1, 2002
A ’lighter’ beer by Flying Fish that has a hoppy taste. A good session beer.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 14/20
kublai3 (175) - Staten Island, New York, USA - DEC 13, 2001

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
tbookman (618) - Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA - DEC 10, 2001
Nicely bitter, fairly sweet, dry finish. Fair amount of hops. Smooth and refreshing!

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
TAR (2236) - Lafayette, Colorado, USA - NOV 19, 2001
Of the few extra pales I have tasted, this is the best. Bock like sweetness from the malts and a pale, hazy straw color, just like the description states. I am more of a hoppy beer fan, but this one works nicely for an extra pale. Thanks Aubrey!

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Aubrey (3193) - Bellingham, Washington, USA - NOV 5, 2001
Starts smooth, then tingles across the tongue. Super rich! Loaded with malty goodness; has a sweetness that’s complemented fairly well by a decent dosing of hops. Nice bitter aftertaste. Clear, light-golden color; proof that not all light-colored beers are light in flavor!

2.7
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
obxdude10 (1831) - Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA - SEP 27, 2001
UPDATED: MAY 12, 2003 Average pale ale, almost a golden color with a thin white head, disappointing flavors, not as much hoppiness as I was expecting, thin

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
MilkmanDan (1943) - Eagan, Minnesota, USA - SEP 25, 2001
Not bad, not great. Good bitters, though, as other reviewers have said, they tend to outweigh any sweetness or maltiness. Still very drinkable, enjoy the bitters myself.


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