Tommyknocker Pick Axe Pale Ale

Smells wonderful, like a ripe juicy grapefruit, just amazing. Flavor is light but tasty. Not a lot of bittering hops, but pleasant from all the citrusy hops. A great pale ale that I could drink a lot more of.

I’m having a bottle of this before I head to the Rob Zombie show tonight in ’Cowlumbus’. This pours a clear amber with a white rocky head. The generous head is mostly lasting and has nice lacing. Damn, that first one went fast. Hold on, gotta go get another (thank god the wife’s driving). Anyway, where was I. Oh, yeah...the fresh nose is primarily citrusy hops, grainy malt, and a light earthy yeast. The very natural flavor is moderate and balanced between sweetness, bitterness, and acidity. The nutty finish is long and yeasty with plenty of hop bitterness, and very clean. The body is light and creamy and WAY too smooth (I don’t mean MAYBE!). I could quaff a sixer of these in no time. The soft carbonation is perfect. I am a big fan of this beer. Beer of the Month Club is 3 for 3.

Outstanding combination of Sweet/bitter to make a very fine Pale Ale. I really like this. Another acquisition from Corral Liquors. Didn't think this would be as good as it is.

Wonderful lemon rind-citric hoppy aroma. Strong but not in your face. Copper color with med creamy head and plenty of lacing. Good retention. Very creamy and balanced palate. Nice caramel malt presence and good hopping, with citrusy hop flavors. So easy drinking, the beer just disappears in the glass.

This is definitely one of the better pale ale’s that I’ve tasted in a long time. This poured a light copper color with a generous off-white head. It left a nice amount of lacing around the side of the glass, as well. The aroma was of rich malt with notes of flowerly hops. The body was fairly full with beautiful notes of bitter hops, bread and a touch of barely. The finish was slightly dry with a generous touch of hoppiness and citrus flavors. This was a truley oustanding pale ale!