Organic Pale Ale
Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)

Organic Pale AleOrganic Pale Ale
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From:
Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
English Pale Ale
Ranked #6
ABV:
5%
Score:
87
Ranked #16,976
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 12.4%
Reviews:
924
Ratings:
1,657
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 10, 2024
Added:
Feb 27, 2001
Wants:
  136
Gots:
  142
Known as Organic Best Ale in the UK.
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Ratings by Damian:
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Reviewed by Damian from Massachusetts

3.3/5  rDev -14.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Drank from a 1pt. 2.7fl.oz./550 ml bottle
Served in a Samuel Smith's imperial pint glass
Thanks to my dad for this bottle

The beer poured a slightly hazed, deep crimson-amber. A two-finger crown of tight, frothy, beige colored foam topped the liquid and slowly faded to a lasting cap. Patches of lacing trickled down the glass.

The nose was very British. A bit steely and quite mellow overall. Good dose of biscuity malts. Somewhat toasty. Mild toffee notes. Slightly fruity and moderately sweet.

The flavor profile was decent. Biscuity malts dominated. Some toffee. Touch of noble hops. Fruity in the center. Earthy, bittering hops came through in the finish. Crisp and drying.

The mouthfeel was slick, smooth and somewhat creamy on the palate. Medium bodied with a fine and mild effervescence.

Samuel Smith's Old Brewery Pale Ale might be spot-on for the style, but I found it rather boring. If you have an affinity for British session ales, this might be your cup of tea.
Apr 24, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.48 by kmcgator from Florida

Mar 10, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by baklo from North Carolina

Feb 23, 2024
 
Rated: 4.58 by JimKochFan from New Jersey

Feb 10, 2024
 
Rated: 3.51 by Allurex from Kansas

Jan 30, 2024
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Reviewed by patre_tim from Thailand

3.95/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Dark auburn with two fingers of beige head. The smell is of hard water, toasted, malts, and Goldings hops. The taste follows the nose, I light sweetness and toasted malts are forward. Medium body with moderate carbonation. Drinking in Phuket Thailand December 25, 2023.
Dec 25, 2023
 
Rated: 2.5 by AbeO

Dec 15, 2023
 
Rated: 3.93 by emiliobaratta from Venezuela

Dec 12, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by Birdlegs from Washington

Dec 06, 2023
 
Rated: 4.02 by arini10 from Oregon

Dec 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.5 by MEnoMoney

Nov 22, 2023
 
Rated: 4.14 by cabsandking from Ohio

Nov 18, 2023
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Reviewed by Ernald_Elbertson from Delaware

3.47/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Pretty inoffensive British Pale Ale. Kind of prefer ESB's I think...general fruity sweetness and lightly bitter hops. Not really strong on flavor, even close to room temp. Still, a perfectly sessionable ale for the autumn or winter.
Nov 10, 2023
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Reviewed by MrOH from Maryland

3.69/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Clear copper with dense white head, excellent retention, rings of lace
Caramel, raisin, tea, floral, earthy aroma
Tastes like it smells
Medium-light bodied, appropriate carbonation
Would be an amber ale here in the States
Sep 27, 2023
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Rated by Jefflikesbeer from Massachusetts

4.72/5  rDev +22%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Archetype of a well-balanced beer. Malty, hoppy and a bit yeasty.
Sep 25, 2023
 
Rated: 4.03 by fehrminator from North Carolina

Sep 22, 2023
 
Rated: 5 by megamick from Iowa

Aug 25, 2023
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Reviewed by JamFuel from Sweden

4.04/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a clear amber with fine head.

Smell is malty and a bit sweet and floral. Notes of brown bread, leather and citrus.

Taste is malty and floral with a moderate bitterness. Notes of brown bread, leather, citrus with some yeasty and estery hints.

Mouthfeel is medium, smooth and well carbonated.

Overall, a very nice pale ale, only bothered a bit by the yeasty hints.
Jul 01, 2023
 
Rated: 4.93 by magikbagel from Wisconsin

Jun 18, 2023
 
Rated: 3.28 by blissfulNemo from Michigan

Jun 12, 2023
Organic Pale Ale from Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 1657 ratings