1.8 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 3/10 PALATE 1/5 OVERALL 6/20
Nice super deep (for the style) hazy amber coloured body with a thinish and relatively late developing tan head. Aroma of hops, yeast, light malt, caramel and a bit of bread and a hint of citrus. Not much in the nose. Medium-bodied; Assertive malt up front with some hops, a touch of fruit and some mild sugars. Aftertaste shows almost no hops, almost no malt and barely anything else of interest. Overall, a pretty bad beer - I was expecting much better, especially in this style and from the West Coast. Definitely in the bottom tier for this brewery and the style, not really worth trying, especially if you are thinking this is rare (if you are on the East Coast) and are happy that a specific store is now stocking Pike beers. I sampled this 65 cL bottle purchased on 25-May-2010 (two days ago) at Total Wine in McLean, Virginia sampled at home on 27-May-2010 in Washington.
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
tap at the brewery. pours a clear copper with a small offwhite head. some lace. notes of toast, grainy caramel and earthy grapefruit. not bad. good. creamy.
2.8 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 11/20
Serving: 22 oz. bottle from Total Wine Sterling.
It pours a deep amber color with a small, foamy, off white head. The nose is faint with notes of toast and stale hops. The flavor has notes of toast, cracker, and a dull bitterness. I think this bottle may be past it’s prime. Light to medium body with an unremarkable mouthfeel and a clean finish. Completely passable, especially in the APA category.
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 15/20
Very rich pale. Nose and taste of caramel, breads, toast, citrus and dough. Rated 8/14/02
3 AROMA 3/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 13/20
a soft suspension to this rich caramel backboned brew with moderate flavors of fruit and a spicy hop character. lingering pepper finish with a touch of citrus in the backround. interesting brew it is quite satisfying.
2.8 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 11/20
On tap at the brewpub. Pours a light amber. Nose is very sweet and fruity - mostly cherries, some bubblegum. Taste is quite sweet with some earthy malts, more cherries. A bit too sweet and not terribly interesting otherwise.
2.6 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 11/20
Bottle from Cavie. Reddish pour with a white head. Aroma is apple, bread, cinnamon, sweet spice, and hops. Taste is cider, a little sour, and bitter hops. Sweet finish.
3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Bottle from Halls. Pours a reddish hue. Smells of light hops and buttery grains. Sweet flavor. Some grain. A little disflavored. Dry on the finish.
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