Best Blonde Ale - Roy Pitz Brewing Company

TheBigBoy

Pennsylvania

2.25/5  rDev -36.8%

11-12-2012 03:04:40 | More by TheBigBoy

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-06-2013 18:55:07 | More by ZEB89

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

02-24-2013 12:19:48 | More by jbaker67

Budinetz

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -22.8%

02-04-2013 18:37:00 | More by Budinetz

bradwalrus

4.25/5  rDev +19.4%

11-25-2012 03:03:56 | More by bradwalrus

THECPJ

Delaware

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

11-21-2012 04:27:58 | More by THECPJ

FosterJM

California

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

1529th Review on BA
Bottle to Goblet
12oz

No bottle date
Thanks to TroyG2352 for this one

App- I wasn't expecting the coloring on this one. More like a small IPA mixed with a tripel per se. It was very hazy and golden with orange streaks. A small 1/4" head was there and then left. Didnt see any lace or cling either. It was a bit dense as well. Wasnt one of those hazy see through beers. Bit more dense.

Smell- The nose on this was pretty straight foward. Had a nice citrus tinge with some underwhelming malts. I am not sure if this is like all Kolsch's. Havent had that many. Its only 4% but had a weird booze note behind it.

Taste- I really wasnt expecting these flavors. It really was an interesting beer as I put on Untappd. The citrus was more like a small IPA and the malt combo was similar to a wheatwine. Had that flavor combo without the bite. I will say I think it was better than average but am still scratching my head as to what it is.

Mouth- It was more of a lighter medium body and drank bigger than the ABV would indicate. The carbonation was a bit prickly and smooth at the same time with the malt bill filling in some nice gaps. The residual flavors are of citrus and a tinge I cant place.

Drink- It's a pretty tasty beer. A bit unique and can't put my finger on what it is actually. I cant tell if its a profile I havent had or just cant place the flavors.

Serving type: bottle

09-25-2012 14:42:16 | More by FosterJM

KC9LDB

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +26.4%

06-30-2012 05:12:28 | More by KC9LDB

fiedler84

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

06-26-2012 02:16:31 | More by fiedler84

IronLover

Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Golden yellow in color with a deep haze. Poured with a fizzy white foam that slowly reduced to a wispy cap. Bready malt and light floral aromas with light fruity, sweetness beneath. Medium bodied with assertive but not not overly-aggressive carbonation. Bready malt and floral hop flavors from beginning to end with a fruity sweetness beneath. Floral hop character bites toward the dry finish. Finishes with a sweet bready and floral aftertaste.

Serving type: on-tap

05-01-2012 17:45:50 | More by IronLover

yergermeister

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

04-20-2012 13:59:59 | More by yergermeister

tomgossert

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +12.4%

03-04-2012 03:43:43 | More by tomgossert

jculler82

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

12-29-2011 15:06:05 | More by jculler82

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

2.6/5  rDev -27%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

This beer is very pale yellow with a perfectly clear see through body. The head is very thin and white. The aroma is a lot like whole grain ceral to me. The taste also seems like it's got tons of oats and grains in it, not much of a hops kick at all in here. The mouthfeel is very light. This beer isn't really my favorite since it's so light on just about every level. But for someone who enjoys light beers this would probably be enjoyable for them.

Serving type: on-tap

04-22-2011 02:23:22 | More by Knapp85

Florida9

Illinois

3.58/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: Cloudy pale yellow in color. Forms a huge foamy head on the initial pour that reduces quickly to a thick surface coating. Packaged in an interesting 1L bottle.

S: Light pale malt, banana and some light clove.

T: Biscuit, wheat. A bit sweet with a yeasty fruitiness and a very mild bitterness. Some lighter citrus notes.

M: Kind of creamy, lighter bodied with heavier carbonation.

D: A decent beer, that would have been better appreciated in the summer months.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2010 03:16:50 | More by Florida9

regspeir

Pennsylvania

3.73/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A growler from Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. into a standard pint.
Pours a straw gold with a 2-finger head which settles to a coating. Lacing is light but there throughout. Nose is some hops, pale malt, lemon, and some grassiness. Taste is a nice blend of hops, some fruit, especially lemon, wheat, some breadiness and a pleasant crisp hop-tinged finish. Mouthfeel is light to medium with ample carbonation. This is a good brew for a hot, summer afternoon and definitely sessionable.

Serving type: growler

07-05-2010 02:55:49 | More by regspeir

CaptYellow

New York

4.15/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Beautiful golden color. The head pours huge (3 fingers) and fluffy. Quickly falls to a ring around the edges. Leaves lacing along the glass.

S: A floral hoppyness, not too strong.

T: The maltiness like an English pale ale is first apparent and followed by the floral hops which help balance it out without overpowering. The floral lingers on the tounge.

M: Light, like an English pale ale.

D: High, I kept sipping away at it. My father said he could drink the whole growler on a hot day (he doesn't drink).

O: Worth the price? At $10 a growler, no. But growlers are way over-priced anyways. Search it out? No, it's not a big enough beer for that. Recommend? Sure, this is a pretty good example of the style. Not the best, but fair. Buy again? No.

Serving type: growler

06-28-2010 02:34:41 | More by CaptYellow

akorsak

Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A tumbler served at the Brass Rail Deli.

A: The kolschbier is a pale golden color, relatively clear even fresh from the tap, with a nice finger of head blanketing the hop. Minor lacing followed.

S: The nose is light, clean with a pleasant hoppy aroma. Pale malts aren't too bready, just solid enough.

T: Wow! I am surprised by how good this kolsch is. The pale malts are fortified with a green fruitiness (think apples). A hoppy bite runs through the malts, sharp but not citrusy. The flavor is more earthy, a strong compliment to the malts. For as delicate as the ale looks, it doesn't wimp out on flavor.

M: Plenty of flavor coming through this ale. The pale base, clean hops and yeasty fruits all conspire to be quite good.

D: I chose this beer first, intending to move on to a Belgian IPA. Much to my surprise though, this ale left me very happy. Nicely done, Mr. Roy and Mr. Pitz.

Serving type: on-tap

12-24-2009 01:11:42 | More by akorsak

WVbeergeek

Ohio

4/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Just a well made drinking Kolsch great for the warmer months. Served a nice golden bronze hue with a bright white head. Aroma had grass citrus notes swelling my senses. Flavor had a crisp malt flavor that made me pay attention and enjoy each sip there after, a perfect warm weather beer I hope to catch more Roy Pitz brews in the Burgh. I've been drinking the Watermelon lager when available but this was really nice. Mouthfeel was solid light to medium bodied effervescent carbonation solid brewski. I wish I good get this on a more regular basis, quenched my thirst and paired well with the food I was snacking on at the Big Pour.

Serving type: on-tap

09-14-2009 16:09:18 | More by WVbeergeek

ffejherb

Pennsylvania

3.2/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at Brass Rail Deli on 5/15/09.

A - Cloudy, effervescent golden wheat-colored body with a thick, pouffy white head that retained well and left ample attractive sticky lacing around the glass.

S - Bready malt notes with a citrus character suggesting lemon zest. Aroma is a bit musty and earthy overall.

T - Flavor possesses a lemony citrus character with a hefty bready maltiness that lasts into the finish and suggests wheat bread and seeds. While there in an inkling of citrus hop bitterness, it ultimately gets washed away by the bready, grainy malt presence that dominates the flavor. However, a subtle earthy bitterness develops in the finish.

M - Medium body with a syrupy texture, although it's a bit watery overall. Carbonation is actually pretty tame. Finishes with a faint bitterness on the palate.

D - Not a bad Kolsch-style ale. Although it displays some odd earthy, musty tones, it is ultimately a pretty refreshing and easy-to-drink light ale.

Serving type: on-tap

05-16-2009 02:34:30 | More by ffejherb

hopdog

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -15.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

On tap at Capones.

Poured a medium and hazy yellow color with a small sized white head. Aromas of lots of graininess, toasty, grass, wheat, and earthy. Tastes of wheatiness, citrus, and grainy. Some lacing left on the glass.

Notes from and tasted on: 4/20/09

Serving type: on-tap

04-20-2009 18:28:39 | More by hopdog

pvsob

Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A- Pours a pale gold/straw color with a half inch head that fades quickly. This brew is somewhat cloudy and leaves some lacing.

S- Nice noble hop aroma mixed with a hint of green grape and toasted bread/crackers. Some pale malt and hints of grass/hay are also present.

T- The malt is the first thing that I picked up in the tasting. A hint of fruit (green apple) follows the malt and a nice hop/grass flavor finishes the beer off. This beer has a very clean, crisp finish.

M- Light to medium with some carbonation.

D/O- This is a pretty tasty session brew. It's not going to blow you away with it's characteristics, but as far as I can tell it seem to follow the style guidelines very well. It's clean, refreshing, and well crafted. If it was Summer, I could probably drink about 3 gallons of this beer. A tasty Kölsch for us Central PA BA's to enjoy. Cheers!

Serving type: growler

02-22-2009 01:58:54 | More by pvsob