Palomino American Pale Ale - Bootlegger's Brewery

Philousa

California

3.35/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

An opaque golden brown with thin delicate froth which attempts to cling to the glass but slides back into the drink. Lemony hops aroma doesn't punch you in the nose, yet is very distinct and obvious. Toasted white bread malt comes through in aroma as well. Light citrus hops hit first in taste as well, but the malt comes through much better. Oak and buttered biscuit balance the oily hops bitterness well. The light malt comes across nutty, but a bit thin, which is a good compliment to the mild hops bitterness that remains. Feel is a bit watery, but acidity and a bit of overactive carbonation in the drink give it some volume.

Being in Southern California with the fam for the holidays, I had to try something local I can't find in the Bay Area. I wasn't disappointed with this offering from Bootleggers. Coincidentally, the brewery is only a couple towns away from where I grew up. Good to know they're putting out quality craft beer in the old stomping grounds (besides The Bruery, of course). I liked this beer overall, but it did come across as thin, lacking in some way. It could have been rounded out, as the taste and aroma seemed to favor towards the lighter end of the spectrum. Maybe some more robust malt, I don't know. I really enjoyed the hop characteristics though, and look forward to trying other brews from Bootlegger's.

Serving type: bottle

12-27-2011 20:54:58 | More by Philousa

cgentzkow

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

06-18-2013 16:16:15 | More by cgentzkow

Bigtwin

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

06-16-2013 12:18:36 | More by Bigtwin

kmk1503

California

3/5  rDev -20.8%

06-16-2013 02:15:59 | More by kmk1503

ste5venla

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

06-11-2013 07:48:23 | More by ste5venla

pkalix

California

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

06-10-2013 13:04:03 | More by pkalix

blguillen

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

06-04-2013 17:08:51 | More by blguillen

st9647v3

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

06-02-2013 03:35:49 | More by st9647v3

DarthKostrizer

California

3/5  rDev -20.8%

05-10-2013 00:43:50 | More by DarthKostrizer

Braz

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

04-24-2013 19:14:05 | More by Braz

2beerdogs

California

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

04-22-2013 04:04:14 | More by 2beerdogs

AlexFields

Tennessee

3.76/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Body is a hazy orange that looks fantastic; head is a little thin but I rate this highly anyway just for the color.

On first whiff I get strong floral notes and honey, quickly moves into hoppy citrus, mostly orange but also some peach and maybe grapefruit. Has a mild bready malt character too. Smells great but not aggressively hoppy.

Flavor opens with sweet citrus, oranges but not particularly bitter, fades into sweet flowers and some maltiness, I think I even get some banana in this. Not super hoppy, not overly malty either, this is a well balanced pale ale. I like this a lot actually.

Mouthfeel is nice, creamy and very good carbonation, between that and the really balanced flavor drinkability is great.

This is a very nice and well balanced pale ale with quite a lot going on in the flavor for such a light beer. Great session beer.

7.6/10

Serving type: bottle

04-04-2013 19:47:26 | More by AlexFields

SoCalBeerIdiot

California

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

04-03-2013 21:00:59 | More by SoCalBeerIdiot

Bnoise11

California

4/5  rDev +5.5%

03-23-2013 02:08:02 | More by Bnoise11

Hopbrizio

California

4/5  rDev +5.5%

03-20-2013 00:11:09 | More by Hopbrizio

RMoeNay

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

03-19-2013 20:17:17 | More by RMoeNay

Rollzroyce21

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

03-15-2013 05:56:11 | More by Rollzroyce21

Azrael

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

02-20-2013 06:00:27 | More by Azrael

Gobzilla

California

4/5  rDev +5.5%

02-16-2013 00:43:50 | More by Gobzilla

mwilbur

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured on-tap into reidel beer glass.
A: Pours a clear golden yellow with 1/2 inch white head. Good retention and lacing.
S: Fresh pine and citrus hops...pleasantly strong but not overpowering.
T: Follows aroma...which is a good thing. Fresh and strong pine, citrus, and floral hops. Reminiscent of a toned-down Furious.
M: Light body. Smooth and slightly oily feel. Moderate hop bite with a mildly dry finish.
D: Highly drinkable and sessionable brew. Refreshing and not overly hopped. A solid offering.

Serving type: on-tap

02-11-2013 03:14:16 | More by mwilbur

12owls

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

01-31-2013 22:40:12 | More by 12owls

KenC

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

10-18-2012 02:41:13 | More by KenC

tlazaroff

Virginia

3.53/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Nice fresh fruits on the nose with mango and tangerine being fairly prominent. Bread on the finish with some lingering sweetness.

Beautiful orange clear color on this one with a slightly off-white head. Some lacing, but nothing too significant, and lots of carbonation seen swimming to the surface of this liquid gold glass of deliciousness.

Interesting how the taste contrasts the aromas. I get lemon, light unripened juice oranges, slight slight papaya. Its just a tad astringent with loads of carbonation and a light body. Its a tad alarming only because its so different than what the aroma leads it out to be.

Serving type: bottle

09-27-2012 16:12:32 | More by tlazaroff

BigJK

California

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

09-21-2012 17:26:55 | More by BigJK

beerpadawan

California

4/5  rDev +5.5%

08-26-2012 23:15:05 | More by beerpadawan