Shipyard Export Ale - Shipyard Brewing Co.

donkeyrunner

Massachusetts

2.98/5  rDev -10.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Arguably the most readily available and least appealing of Portland's brews.

Clear copper with a scant, pocked head. Quick to dissipate.

Smells like buttery marmalade with a glimmer of swampy, herbal hop spice. Tastes pretty much the same but with more must and butter.

Inoffensive like James Taylor.

Serving type: on-tap

09-01-2012 20:28:26 | More by donkeyrunner

CHickman

New York

3.28/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours a clear gold with a 1 finger inch creamy white head that faded on the quick side; good lacing that clings to the glass and left spotty foaming and rings.

Smells malty, with roasted grains, light caramel, herbs and some faint hops; basically a malty aroma overall.

Tastes sweet and malty up front with roasted grains, caramel, light citrus hops, herbs, lemon and light citrus like grapfruit; this is malty overall, but has just enough hops to give it balance and flavor.

Mouthfeel is light, crisp, smooth and almost watery, with a very light feel and very light carbonation and a finish that's almost dry. Highly drinkability, but the flavor is just average and it's kind of boring.

Serving type: on-tap

03-29-2012 02:16:06 | More by CHickman

WoodBrew

Illinois

2.98/5  rDev -10.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Tried the Shipyard Export Ale whilst in Orlando at the Ale House. The beer poured a clear golden pale color with virtually no head and no lace. The smell was mostly grain with slight lemony/citrus hop. The taste was very clean with cereal base and lemon hints. Mouthfeel was light in body and so so carbonation. Overall wasn't bad, good for a warmer winter night in FLA.

Serving type: on-tap

01-27-2012 10:21:22 | More by WoodBrew

rfgetz

New Jersey

3.4/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Dulled gold in color with small cap of off-white head, little lacing at the top of the glass. Scent is pale but buttery and light caramel notes with little bits of herbal hopiness. Taste follows suit, a bit bolder than any blonde i have, very English in its construction. Medium bodied, lightly creamy. A decent, drinkable beer without much character.

Serving type: on-tap

10-10-2011 14:11:39 | More by rfgetz

PalatePilot

Colorado

3.78/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I have had this beer numerous times. Recently I was in Maine and had some fresh, fresh Draft Export Ale, and I will say, this beer is really great when it isnt oxidized in a bottle after being warm stored for 3 months.

Really great Malt Balance. I just had to comment due to my previous perception of this beer. I was really pleased with it.

Serving type: on-tap

08-10-2011 02:02:00 | More by PalatePilot

ShogoKawada

Rhode Island

4.15/5  rDev +24.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap into pint glass.

A- Good 1-finger head on a pale golden body. Very nice color.

S- Light sweet notes, hard to pin down.

T- Bright light fruity grains, bready, husky and toasty, all in small doses. Mild snap of floral hops, a bit of fresh cut grass and tonic water.

M- Crisp, light, flavorful. Refreshing. Really well put-together, this beer hits all the right spots on the tongue.

O- A really tasty sessionable ale. Can't beat it in the summer heat.

Serving type: on-tap

08-03-2011 23:34:48 | More by ShogoKawada

kylehay2004

Florida

3.28/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

The pour has a half finger head. The color is clear with an golden color and touch of amber. Aromas are of barley. Taste is smooth with a very mild hop finish. Sweet apple malt is appreciated. Mild to moderate carbonation. The beer is average in taste. It is a "safe" brew without overwhelming nor underwhelming qualities.

Serving type: on-tap

06-28-2011 15:07:38 | More by kylehay2004

SuperSpy

Georgia

3.58/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Clear and golden. A good eggshell colored head that sticks to the glass all the way down.

Sweet and grainy. Sweet pale malt, raw grain, white pepper.

Medium bodied. The flavor is light fruits, pear, white grape. Followed by a bit of floral hops, sweet bread, a dry finish and a raw grain aftertaste. Very enjoyable and worth having another.

Serving type: on-tap

05-15-2011 22:32:14 | More by SuperSpy

GallowsThief

Florida

3.4/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at Miller's Ale House. Served in a pint glass.

A - Very light golden pour with just a finger of white head. Some retention and lacing.

S - Fruity witha touch of hops. Fairly tame smell.

T - Bit more hops taste then I was expecting on this. Fruity flavor as well giving its just a bit of sweetness. Honey flavor as well. Finsihes with a bit of a lemon twang.

M - Medium bodied with medium carbonation. Leaves a slick taste.

O - Ok. Its certainly not a bad beer but its lacks depth to be a truly good one. Very average.

Serving type: on-tap

05-08-2011 15:00:44 | More by GallowsThief

bishopdc0

Maine

3.63/5  rDev +9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Golden amber good head slowly dikssipates to the siide of the glass

Caremel and grains very shipyard loads of crystal malt

The tastes matches the smell with a grain taste to the finish starts with a buttery smooth and as the carbonation builds this taste slowly fades and becomes a dryer mouth with a pale malt taste lingering

Serving type: on-tap

11-22-2010 01:48:43 | More by bishopdc0

StaveHooks

Oklahoma

3.65/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A- Pours a dark orange. Kind of dark for a blond. White head that leaves little to no lacing.

S - Buttery sugar malt with slight diacetyl. Grassy hops, fruity undertone.

T - Slightly sweet malt with hints of bright fruit. Bits of hops show but are not distinct. Thin flavors mix with flower and a shallow malt. Good mouthfeel. Good for the style.

This is pretty good for a blonde. Highly drinkable for most.

Serving type: on-tap

10-05-2010 04:08:45 | More by StaveHooks

VelvetExtract

Massachusetts

3.6/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A-Copper with a small head.

S-Malty and I guess a bit of hops.

T-Mellow sweet taste. Enjpyable. Not very complex. On the sweet side. Mild bitterness. Buttery.

M-Light to medium.

D-Easy to drink. Not very bold. Won't give you taste overload.

One of the first craft beers I have had. Decided to review it recently after having one on tap to relive the beginning. Not as great as I remember but still, worth a shot.

Serving type: on-tap

08-20-2010 05:02:36 | More by VelvetExtract

OWSLEY069

Pennsylvania

2.53/5  rDev -24%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Pours a clean yellow color, with a white head. In the aroma, gingerbread maltiness. In the taste, well, like buttery gingerbread. A small bite and small to medium bodied mouthfeel, and a semi dry maltiness in the aftertaste. Very English, kind of feel like part of the Sam Smith line, but not as good.

Serving type: on-tap

08-12-2010 20:32:01 | More by OWSLEY069

bala747

Singapore

3.73/5  rDev +12%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I had this when I was in Maine, and I loved this beer, especially with lobster.

A: A beautiful golden yellow pour with a 2 centimeter head that dissipates slowly leaving moderate amounts of lace on my pint glass.

S: Grainy with hints of caramel.

T: Lots of grain but different from most macros and adjuncts. Tastes of fresh bread almost. Some hoppy bitterness at the end but overall a very tasty beer.

M: Medium bodied, carbonation was sufficient to excite my taste buds for the lobster but not too much. Very nice.

D: Very drinkable on both hot and cold days. I had this beer almost every day in Portland, Maine during the winter. Tasty, not too flavourful but does the job.

Serving type: on-tap

06-01-2010 07:52:53 | More by bala747

rye726

Colorado

3.35/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a golden honey color with a thin white head. Nose has dry malts and grainy hops. About aberage in the flavor department as well. Grassy malts and some stale hops. The body is light, but clean. Possibly the best aspect of the beer. Not bad, but nothing too special either.

Serving type: on-tap

04-05-2010 04:59:12 | More by rye726

BeerisfoodLLC

Maryland

3.23/5  rDev -3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Had on tap into a 24oz glass:

A: Amber clored, clear yet kind of opaque. Thin head, that disappears quickly.

S: Malty, no hoppy smell to note.

T: Actually well balanced but thin on everything if you ask me. Toasty malts and some noticable hoppiness.

M: Medium/Light bodied, fair carbonation.

D: Goes down easy enough but nothing special.

Serving type: on-tap

01-13-2010 20:39:03 | More by BeerisfoodLLC

kingcrowing

Vermont

2.15/5  rDev -35.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5

On tap poured into a pint glass.

Pours a fairly deep golden/amber color with a very thin head. Nose is fairly malty as well but almost no hops for an APA.

Taste is a bit sharp and bitter quite carbonated. Something is a bit odd with this beer though, I had it with a couple others and we all thought it was a pretty poor beer, not easy to drink and didn't sit well with any of us, skip it.

Serving type: on-tap

01-11-2010 20:26:35 | More by kingcrowing

jnezda

Texas

2.55/5  rDev -23.4%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

I wonder if the taps condition at the local establishment did not affect this pour/beer since I can not imagine many folks enjoy this beer in this condition. Poured a dark gold with no head or lacing but just a small collar that stayed with the beeer throughout. Beer was almost totally flat. Smell was not much of a presence either with very light notes of toasted malt and yeast. No fruit or sweetness in the smell which aligned closely with the taste of this beer. Not much in the line of flavor or mouthfeel with little no no carbonation. Not a beer I will be trying again.

Serving type: on-tap

11-09-2009 03:21:46 | More by jnezda

EddieTheTrooper

Illinois

1.4/5  rDev -58%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 1

I would not go so far as to say this is the worst beer I've ever had, that title is reserved for Natty Ice, but it ranks close. The Export tastes like vinegar mixed with Becks. After my first sip I immediately asked the bartender if the keg had gotten skunked or if the lines hadn't been cleaned since new years. He assured me that this was how the beer was supposed to taste and so I, not being one to waste beer, choked it down. Somewhere amidst the sickly sour taste and urea-yellow coloring I found a redeeming quality to this monstrosity; it goes great with pretzels. Something about the salty tang of a pretzel counterbalances the overly dry feel and bitter morningbreath taste of the Export ale. It will be a while before I try one of these again.

Serving type: on-tap

10-17-2009 17:09:38 | More by EddieTheTrooper

thekevlarkid

Maryland

3.2/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Off the tap at the brewery this beer was a light amber color with no head to speak of. The off-white skim did not retain well and the lacing was also thin and scattered. The aroma was of sweet malt, pale malt and a little caramel malt. The flavors were light and crisp, dry graininess, hoppy bitterness and a drab, macro-like finish. Though I would describe it as a session beer the finish really took a lot away from this beverage. The mouthfeel was a little watery, the body light and the carbonation medium.

Serving type: on-tap

07-06-2009 18:44:16 | More by thekevlarkid

morebeergood

Massachusetts

3.28/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at Max and Dylan's near Park Street. Served in a standard pint glass. Yellow color, well carbonated, no lacing. Watery appearance. Smell was a tad musty. Taste was pretty average. For a pale ale, it was more malty than hoppy. Also, I did not prefer the slightly sticky mouthfeel. While I did not find the taste overly appealing, it was a fairly easy beer to drink due to its blandness. This was more of a beer to order and drink, instead of ordering to enjoy. Washed my appetizers down, so it served its purpose.

Serving type: on-tap

05-29-2009 17:12:41 | More by morebeergood

TheFightfan1

Pennsylvania

2.35/5  rDev -29.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

I had this at Miller's ale house in Langhorne PA.
Poured into a pint glass poured a golden color with very little white heading that dispates quickly.

Smell is malty with a fruity spicey smell and a also very yeasty.

Taste is almost identical except for the fact of the horrible aftertaste of a dryness funk is how I can only explain it.

Mouth is not to good for me. Very flat medium-bodied beverage.

Drink is still not to good I really couldn't drink even two of these.

Serving type: on-tap

04-08-2009 23:44:30 | More by TheFightfan1

FSUBrad

Florida

3.58/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Had this one on tap at The Ale House in Ocoee. This was the second beer I've tried from the Shipyard brand and they continue to impress.

A: Honey Golden with a light fog.

S: Distinct Citrus

T: As holds true to the smell, Citrus throughout this one.

M: Between Thin and Medium.

D: Sits heavy in the stomach. Cant have more than a few.

Serving type: on-tap

04-06-2009 22:37:08 | More by FSUBrad

AndyRattner

Florida

4.68/5  rDev +40.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Had this on tap at a local bar. It is an English style pale ale. It is slightly bigger than what you might have at a pub, hence the "Export" heading. Shipyard also uses a Ringwood yeast strain, which provides a very distinct flavor profile.

A: Golden color, Clear and brilliant. Has a white, rockey, creamy head.

S: Distinctive floral esters provided by yeast. Caramel maltiness is present. Grassy hop aroma is also there.

T: Flavors co-allign with aroma. Hop flavor and aroma are moderate and grassy as well. Finishes on the dry side. Very clean beer. Flavors linger in aftertaste.

M: Medium body. Creamy mouthfeel. Slightly over-carbonated for an English beer. Finishes dry. No alcohol warming.

D: Excellent beer. Can be enjoyed with or without food, and at any time of the year.

Serving type: on-tap

03-04-2009 04:58:43 | More by AndyRattner

srandycarter

California

3.53/5  rDev +6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Fish Market in San Diego.

A - Clear light amber, small head, some small sudsy lacing.

S -Light malty cracker.

T - Light sweet malt with bitter end.

M - A little light for me. Low volume malt followed by lingering bitterness. Not very balanced.

D - On the other hand, very easy to drink!

Serving type: on-tap

11-11-2008 02:41:05 | More by srandycarter