Marys Pazzo Pale Ale

Brewed by Marys Pizza Shack
Style: American Pale Ale
Roseville, California USA

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker

5 ounce sample on tap at the brewpub. The aroma is extremely floral and a bit fruity. Kind of weird for a pale ale. I was expecting more hops or a different aroma. Transparent copper body with a nice off-white head that leaves good lacing behind. Starts a little spicy with decent hoppiness--lots of herbal hops present. Nice bitterness. A little astringent in the middle. FInishes with some metallic hints, too. Decent, and better than expected.

Traditional pale ale. I like that it is a bit darker than most Pale Ales. Lends a bit more malt / caramel. Does not blow out the palate like most strong pale ales. Pairs well with the food. I cant beleive I havent been here before. The Head on this pale ale will not go away. A nickle size pillow of head still remained at the bottom of the glass. Truly Crafted. Not grassy and nice spice hop flavor. Smells of flowers

Date: July 06, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
Appearance: hazy orange, fine beige head, lots of lace
Aroma: sweet grapefruit aroma, crystal malt and citrus hops in perfect harmony
Flavor: sweet crystal malt flavor, nice citrus hops add a fruity character, bitterness comes on a bit too strong and astrengent
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: *4

This blonde ale poured with a nice off-white head. There is a good blend of caramel malt and hallertau hops, producing a sweet start and a slightly bitter finish.

Gold color with a creamy off-white head. Nice hoppy aroma. Medium body with mildly strong carbonation. Finish is floral & mildly bitter. This is a very good APA.