Full Frontal Pale Ale
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria

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From:
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.9 | pDev: 8.46%
Reviews:
23
Ratings:
62
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 20, 2016
Added:
Jan 04, 2007
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by MCain04:
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Reviewed by MCain04 from Texas

3.92/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Growler fill from the brewery poured into a Tulip glass.

A: Deep amber/ruby opaque color. Pure white head of 2 finger head, not very dense though. Good retention and lacing.

Smell: Floral, piney, some tropical fruits, mango/pineapple/orange/lemon zest.

Taste: Doesn't quite live up to the aroma. A little malty. Not very bitter or dry.

Mouthfeel: Clean and crisp with moderate carbonation, a tad sticky on the finish, not very dry or wet but easy to drink.

Overall: Solid APA from a local brewery. I'd have this again, although they had a better offering (Camel Toe) at the brewery that wasn't available in growlers. I'm satisfied polishing off this growler with my pizza - above average brew. Don't seek it out but give it a try if you're there.
Feb 25, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.05 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Jan 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4.03 by CotterEU from Illinois

Dec 15, 2015
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

3.99/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
surprised to see this rated so low here. i thought it was one of the best straight up american pales i had on my chicago trip, and that includes a fair few from some reputable brewers. this is super good. radiant golden, totally clear, and well carbonation. smells citrusy all the way, orange peel and fresh lemon juice, its almost tangy from that, even a touch of acidity there too. what i like here, and i think this is the point of distinction for this beer, is that most pales either have no grain flavor at all, totally dropped out on purpose to make room for hops, or its almost over balanced by crystal malts too rich for whatever the brewers are trying to accomplish. this beer has some grain flavor, dry cereals, fresh and summer, but never sweet and never so heavy or caramely that it overwhelms the hops, which are well dosed but delicate in flavor. i think that kind of balance speaks volumes of the folks responsible for the recipe and the execution, and thats what we liked most about it. easy drinking as they come, i would buy this if it were packaged...
Dec 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by CityofWind_brew from Illinois

Dec 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Kurmaraja from California

Nov 09, 2015
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Reviewed by 98green from Michigan

3.54/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
On tap at Piece. Looks fine for an APA. Smell is awesome fruity hops, but set me up for the fail. On taste, it just doesn't deliver. Some bitterness I guess, but poor balance and no lingering taste. Sub par APA for me
Nov 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by RichH55 from Illinois

May 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4.18 by RMelyon from Illinois

Mar 12, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by jgunther71 from Illinois

Mar 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by krome from Illinois

Mar 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.97 by IronTom from Illinois

Jan 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.53 by Gonzoillini from Illinois

Jan 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by hoosier222002 from Illinois

Jan 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by BTodd from Illinois

Dec 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.42 by yancot from Canada (ON)

Dec 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.7 by dexterk1 from Illinois

Dec 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.8 by Nbdreher

Aug 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by johunnic from Illinois

Feb 17, 2014
Full Frontal Pale Ale from Piece Brewery & Pizzeria
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 62 ratings