gfolivares (62), McAllen, Texas, USA
May 14, 2008
Beautiful deep amber/copper color with a thick, rocky head and good lace retention. Complex bouquet of heavily fragrant hops with hints of yeasty dough, earthy citrus, and the flowery perfume of orange blossoms. Equally complex taste which begins with a gentle malt sweetness which quickly gives way to a robust hop bitterness with suggestions of tart grapefruit juice, and pine oils. Finish is an appetizing, powerful, and uncompromising all-hop finale that is long, lingering, and warming. There is no denying that there is a heavy hand of hops in this brew. Without question, the prototypical American Pale Ale, and a world classic for years to come. Very versatile, try with a hearty steak dinner, or a heavy meaty stew.
GNome (26), England
Nov 30, 2008 Truly a classic! A perfectly balanced and highly drinkable pale ale.
teamrassas (9), USA
does not count  Nov 29, 2008 Just a graet all around pale ale. Medium hoppy nose, nice sweet floral notes. Some really good carmel notes on the finished layered with mild bitterness.
bity (7), Pueblo, Colorado, USA
does not count Nov 29, 2008 An Awesome beer! Taste floral, woody, clove, with a medium sweetness, medium bitternes and lively, full body. My go to beer!
welho (3), Finland
does not count Nov 29, 2008 Well, this is one of my absolute favors. I just like the dry and bitter after taste.
 Pinball (813), Allerød, Denmark
Nov 28, 2008 cleat but a bit cludy yelloe, coarse white head,
absolutely fasntastic aroma, flowery, faint spices.
flavor:pine, hops, sweetness from hops. very fresh and deliciuous.
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