Moylans Tipperary Pale Ale

Very drinkable was my first impression of this beer. It poured a hazy clover honey with a smallish off white head. Aroma of browning butter, pears, and slight rosemary. Taste of mildly sweet butterscotch with lime zest. This is so nicely balanced between the sweet and bitter with so much flavor that it is enjoyable and memorable to drink. Wow, another winner from Moylans.

This beer is highly carbonated and forms a four finger thick tan colored head that sits atop a brilliantly clear amber colored beer that has copper highlights. As the head settles it forms an intricate lace pattern and dense rocky outcrops of foam. The aroma is quite nice, it is a mix of citrus fruits (grapefruit, orange and maybe even some peach like hints) mix with some subtle herbal notes and a hint of pine. The aroma is quite nice and I would almost describe it as perfume-like.

The beer is light and sweet up front, which accentuates the citrus characteristics of the hops. As you move towards the end the beer picks up a slight astringent herbal note, which, in combination with the bitterness helps to hold the upfront sweet fruit notes in check. With this beer being so highly carbonated I was a little afraid of it being infected, but luckily I see no sign of this what-so-ever. I really like the balance that this beer has; it is sweet and fruity up front (from malt and hop notes), and actually has a dry bitter finish that just begs for you to take another sip.

The grapefruit is definitely the most prominent note in this beer and it couples really well with the light, easy quaffing character that makes this beer so enjoyable. This is definitely one of those beers I would not mind quaffing for an evening or even an afternoon. While this beer may not have the biggest or boldest flavors out there it is really well integrated and incredibly well integrated. This is my favorite brew from this brewery so far.

<font size=-4>Purchased from: <a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Place/arizona/scottsdale/papago-brewing-company/137.htm>Papago Brewing Co, Scottsdale, AZ<font size=-1>

Damn if I can pour this without having half a glass of foam. Granted, the bottle wasn't very cold so I put it in the freezer for about 10 minutes, but it's warmed up a bit and even with a fresh glass I had to be *really* careful as to actually get some *beer* in the glass. Appearance lost a bit due to the huge head. I mean, it's gorgeous and looks almost like plastic, but does it have to be so foamy? The stuff doesn't die down, either. Cool foam-chunks of lace on the glass as well. It's cool to look at and play with, but it really does distract from the beer. Smells very hoppy. There's also some strong pine scent going on. Tastes good and very complex. Hops are huge, and the pine flavor is there as well. I'm sensing some grass-clipings taste. Definately cascade hops from the grapefruit aftertaste. Mouthfeel is *very* full, but almost too foamy. Drinkability suffers a bit from that as well. Bottom line: This is a really good pale ale. The foam is a nice novelty but it distracts from the beer and keeps me from giving it more points in several areas. I do recommend trying it, though.

A deep copper in appearance with a nice frothy white head. Has a pleasant floral and citrusy aroma. Nicely hopped with a clean finish on the palate.

Foamer. Incredible head - like an ice cream float. Nice hoppy nose - flowers abound. Huge floral hop flavor has a nice sweet malt balance. Zesty mouthfeel of a highly carbonated beverage. Orange in appearance with a lot of yeasty floaties. Get past the head - you'll like this.