Jasmine Pale Ale - Rock Art Brewery

kangarooAdam59

Maine

3.16/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Thanx Aaron,

May 28 notched into the side (assuming that's the best by date):

Into a pint glass:

A: clear yet light amber body with a half finger of white head that fades fairly quickly to a film, carbonation is seen rising, and what appears to be jasmine is floating around in the glass

S: jasmine, light herbal/tea-likeness, subdued caramel/malts

T: sweet and bready through previously mentioned flavors

M: light, but carbonation is initially felt but becomes better felt as the beer warms

O: well, I think Rock Art did what they wanted to so I'll commend them for that, and since jasmine is good for relaxation purposes, I'd say not bad in a beer maybe as a night cap even if its a low ABV. For me, I'm unsure if I would come back to this. I wouldn't say this is a strike out but not quite my cup of tea

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 16:37:51 | More by kangarooAdam59

rudzud

Massachusetts

2.46/5  rDev -25.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Picked this up from the brewery while on a beerventure with BPK59. Poured into my Duvel tulip.

A - Pours a crystal clear light amber golden hue with a one finger creamy white head that fades to leave a thin thin cloud and light lacing.

S - Very light aromas. Almost potpourri aromas here with light jasmine and tea qualities. Lots of biscuits here, bready malts and caramel.

T - Taste is sweet, caramel, along with bready malts. Faint herbal notes, jasmine, tea like notes. Its not bad, just well, not very enjoyable. The flavors are there, but they dont really work. Like really watered down tea.

M - Lightly carbonated but still thin and watery.

O - Overall unimpressive beer here. Very light and watery. When I want watery beer I'll stick with the High Life thank you very much.

Serving type: bottle

01-23-2013 22:07:32 | More by rudzud

jlindros

Massachusetts

2.53/5  rDev -23.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Pours a light pasty white fizzy head that barely reaches 1/4 finger but does sit with a nice head covering, no lacing, mostly clear slight particulate floating in it, lighter golden orange color.

Nose has some light bready malts, hint of yeast, light jasmine and floral tea but lighter than expected, hint of a sweet malt, with a bit of a flowery aroma, but still very light and muted.

Taste starts with grainy malts, a stale tasting wheat like, lighter jasmine flavor with a light floral tea and flower petals, almost like chewing on flower petals, little yeast as well through that, with a watery tea, very little malts overall. Finish is a bit drier, light lingering jasmine and a bit of grainy but watery tea.

Mouth is quite light bodied, lighter carb too.

Overall it's not a very good beer. Way too light in everything, very little grain and malt, very little jasmine even, more like a watered down tea, oh yeah and it's very watery, pretty much like drinking flavored water.

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2012 21:28:19 | More by jlindros

smakawhat

Maryland

3.08/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Poured from the bottle into a nonic pint glass.

Hardly a two finger off white head, settles to a fine puck, and thin collar. Body is a dark orange amber, large cola bubbles glance the sides of the glass. Not too much lively character here.

Nose is a dense herbal floral sense, the sugar malt nose comes through with a bit of grass action. Mostly though, very clean, and very neutral. Nothing offensive but this isn't very engaging either.

Mouthfeel is almost like tap water. Fleeting very wet palate without a quench. However, flavor is there with a good floral boost. But this body is so weak it just is not carrying the flavor forward. Malt action, weak. Hops, non existent. Soda and cola like flat carbonation, in there in spades.

This beer has potential but it's being completely wasted. I get a sense of hints of really good things behind this, but the building blocks are just not even there to build a real solid good beer.

Serving type: bottle

09-05-2012 00:38:52 | More by smakawhat

liamt07

Ontario (Canada)

2.48/5  rDev -25.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Bottle shared by Sammy, 650ml into some tulips.

Murky orange, with a thin offwhite head. Whisps of retention. Nose has some apricot, mango, grains and a bit of character that perhaps suggests slight oxidation. Taste has a weird grainy character, light spice, sweaty socks, and an odd stinky finish. Herbal and soapy notes come through as well. Watery feel, light carbonation. Not pleasant to consume, and I'm not sure what went wrong here. Wouldn't revisit this one.

Serving type: bottle

08-29-2012 04:29:36 | More by liamt07

brentk56

North Carolina

3.28/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Pours a very hazy amber color with a modest head; neither the retention nor the lacing were particularly notable

Smell: Bready, with hints of jasmine and butterscotch

Taste: Opens with a very bready flavor that has a hint of toffee sweetness; by mid-palate, the lemon and jasmine arrive to produce a touch of bitterness and herbal flavor; the butterscotch element lingers into the finish, however

Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation; lacks crispness

Overall: This beer could really benefit from a re-working of the recipe to add a few more IBUs as well as more jasmine; it's a bit to subtle and sweet for its own good

Thanks, Bendurgin, for the opportunity

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2011 22:20:22 | More by brentk56

vfgccp

New York

3.33/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A – Off-white head settles relatively fast, leaving a light dusting on top of the brew. Hazy, orange / light icetea body.

S – Light and floral. Orange, chamomile, ginseng, moss. Semi-tart.

T – Bright acidity with green grass, lavender, and dandelion. Semi-tart and leafy bitter finish.

M – Relatively soft with a light body and ok carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

10-14-2011 01:35:12 | More by vfgccp

lordofthewiens

Maine

3.13/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

In a pint glass the beer was a hazy amber color with a thin white head.

It had a very sweet, perfumey, floral aroma. A little sweet malt.

A sweet floral taste. I felt like I was drinking a bouquet. A little bit of bread, and a kiss of hops.

An OK summer beer. For me it was too much on the sweet side.

I drank the bottle and won't be looking for any more.

Serving type: bottle

08-16-2011 23:14:45 | More by lordofthewiens

VtBeerRun

Vermont

3.45/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A nice summer beer. The beer started off pretty good with a unique smell. This was a good idea for a beer and Rock Art always has some great ideas on beers. After drinking about half the beer it didn't do a lot for me. It was still decent, but not one I would jump in line to get again. Good attempt, needs something a bit more to be good beer.

Serving type: bottle

07-28-2011 00:00:38 | More by VtBeerRun

bbenvenuti

New York

3.65/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Reviewing this one from memory. First herbal beer I have ever had.

A: Pretty typical for a pale ale, light golden color.

S: The herbal smell definitely jumps right out, not overwhelming but you definitely know its there.

T: Very strong floral/herbal taste which is a nice addition to a standard pale ale.

M: good light feeling that is refreshing.

D: This is a beer that I most likely would not grab for myself again, but my fiance loved it so I would certainly pick it up for her. It is pretty easy drinking but I don't think i could drink more than 1 in a sitting.

In general Rock art makes some great beers at good prices and this is another good one.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2010 23:55:00 | More by bbenvenuti

Wasatch

Utah

3.5/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Thanks goes out to garlicfire for this beer.

22oz. Bomber

Pours a nice dark amber color, nice carbonation, nice little fizzy off-white head, with some minimal sticky lacing left behind. The nose is malty, some hops in there, flowery. The taste is malty, slightly sweet, very little hop note, picking up the jasmine. Medium body. Drinkable, a nice thirst quencher.

Serving type: bottle

10-16-2010 21:28:41 | More by Wasatch

WesWes

New York

3.4/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

The beer pours a hazy dark gold/amber color with a thick frothy off-white head that slowly fades to lacing. The aroma is good. It has a solid pale and crystal malt scent along with a fruity, herbal aroma. The flowers really contribute quite a bit of character. The taste is average. It has a quaffable pale and caramel malt flavor, but the jasmine offers up a tart, herbal character that's pretty intense. The mouthfeel is decent. It is a low bodied beer with adequate carbonation. This is a decent beer. I'm not a huge fan of gruits or herbal beers. This proves to be no exception.

Serving type: bottle

03-30-2010 19:16:56 | More by WesWes

tigg924

Massachusetts

3.6/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Appearance: cloudy, red/brown in color, minimal head, high carbonation, sediment is present

Smell: florals, bread, and citrus hops

Taste: the jasmine florals are very present throughout, bread, citrus hops, and tea also present

Mouthfeel: moderately bitter, medium light bodied, high carbonation

Drinkability: This may be one of the most floral beers I have ever had. It feels like I am drinking flowery tea. An interesting take with low ABV, I could have a couple.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2010 14:39:11 | More by tigg924

jonziefle

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Appearance: Poured a slightly cloudy brown amber, with a half-finger white head. It goes away immediately. Lots of visible micro-suspension. Almost no visible carbonation. No lacing.

Smell: Smells of apple juice and some bready malts. Some hop/citrus/piney (hard to pin down) bite on the nose if you smell deep. No real distinctive hop smell. A slight smokiness as well.

Taste: Kind of indistinct. A sweetish, slightly odd flavor to start out with (possibly the jasmine?) Not bad, but hard to describe. Slightly smoky malts, in the background, but very light.

Mouthfeel: Thin to medium bodied, and smooth. Not much carbonation, leaving the beer slightly lifeless and without a good bite.

Drinkability: A slightly odd pale ale, with the added jasmine and slightly smoky flavor. The apple juice noise is off-putting, but the beer is smooth enough and easy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

08-12-2009 03:16:08 | More by jonziefle

jwc215

New Jersey

3.1/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

22 oz. bottle:

Pours light copperish amber with an off-white head that stays for a bit before becoming a vanishing wisp. Lacing follows a bit but doesn't stick.

The smell is medicinal/floral. Jasmine predominant. A hint of grainy malt backs it up.
Jasmine candle comes to mind.

The taste is of light malt - slightly bready. Jasmine more than a "hint", though not overbearing either. Some water comes through. There is just a slight hint of hops to keep it from being too sweet or herbal/floral. Finishes with an herbal dryness.

Light-bodied, with mild carbonation, it is on the border of watery.

A light pale with a jasmine/herb character. Different.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2009 21:23:36 | More by jwc215

u2carew

Massachusetts

3.23/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A) Pours with a foamy head then settles quickly to no head. No lacing. Hazy. Orange brown in color.
S) Malty notes. Definitive Jasmine / floral aroma. Hops mixed in - balanced well.
T) Floral and fruity from start to finish. Very mellow malty-ness. Hops are dominated by the Jasmine and not nearly as noticeable.
M) Light fizziness. Medium bodied. An alcoholic effervescence.
D) A decent pale ale. The creative touch with the Jasmine is nice.

Serving type: bottle

07-19-2009 21:47:59 | More by u2carew

jdhilt

New Hampshire

3.33/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours a thin layer white head that fades quickly leaving no lace. Hazy amber color. Light carbonation and light-medium bodied. Sweet flowery nose. Flavor is sweet, flowery and hints of hops, not nearly as hoppy as an APA. $3.99 for a 22oz bottle from Beverage Warehouse Winooski, VT.

Serving type: bottle

06-29-2009 22:11:56 | More by jdhilt

duffextracold

Massachusetts

3.13/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A- honey amber color, lots of floaties. very small head

S- herbal and flowery. not much else going on.

T- very light, delicate flavor. not very malty. bittering hops barely peek through. has a strong immediate aftertaste of flowers, followed by a slightly sour taste in the back of the throat. Well balanced, due to the lack of much malt profile.

M- Med to heavy carbonation. thin consistency.

D- Refreshing, different, but I wouldn't drink much of this. Kind of makes me feel like i'm drinking air freshener, but I still kind of like it.

Serving type: bottle

01-14-2009 03:01:29 | More by duffextracold

everetends

Alabama

3.83/5  rDev +15.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Found a review from when I was in Vermont earlier this year, figured I should log it. Had a pint of this at American Flatbread in Burlington, VT.

A: Pours an actual copper color, medium amber. Came to me with little head off the pour and that which was there didn't have much retention. Lacing was a bit sticky and somewhat impressive considering the head and retention. Carbonation is actually pretty active on this one. Not bad.

S: Smell is . . . wait for it . . . Jasmine. Lots of smooth, sweet, flowery jasmine. This beer overall has a very earthy nose. Grass, earth, floral hops, and of course the jasmine. Citrus and floral hops can be sniffed out and also some sweet malt on the back end.

T: Taste is also of the jasmine, but it isn't too crazy or perfumy in the taste. Lots of earthiness again in the flavor with grass, citrus and jasmine showing up. Citrus must be coming from the hops, little bit of lemon and grapefruit poking through. Honey and light caramel can be tasted in the malt profile. Very nice.

M: This was a medium bodied brew that had a somewhat slick feel to it. The carbonation was a bit too high for me, but it did make it somewhat refreshing and thirst quenching (this may have been their approach). Aftertaste is mostly flowery and jasmine which at times was a bit much when lingering.

D: Not a bad brew. I couldn't say that I would want more than one in a sitting, but I am not into flowery beers too much. It was tasty and different, and I give credit to Rock Art for that. I just wouldn't want to sit back and drink a few of these on a hot day, I could think of far better beers to do that with. This might be good as an after dinner or a desert brew IMO. Still solid and worth giving a go.

Serving type: on-tap

12-03-2008 23:42:17 | More by everetends

donkeyrunner

Massachusetts

3.03/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5

Jasmine Pale Ale has a thin white head that quickly dissapears. Very hazy honey color.

Smells like jasmine. Actually it smells like fabric softener.

Wierd beer. First it's great: jasmine, honey and ginger with a green tea flavor (Crystal Light green tea, not actual green tea which tastes like sock sweat). Gentle and clean it feels like the first day of spring. Has a cloying sweet aftertaste that gets obnoxious though. After a while, however, it just tastes like stale ginger ale. This was consistent with both glasses and really kills any drinkability.

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2008 01:06:04 | More by donkeyrunner

smcolw

Massachusetts

3.85/5  rDev +16%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4

Cloudy and orange-gold color. Thin head that leaves a smattering of spotty lace.

Very mild aroma; I can barely detect hop

Elements of green tea and saffron; very attractive and subtle. A dry finish with soft hop in the background. Light malt flavors. Some pepper and cinnamon also. High level of carbonation with a thin body.

This is a perplexing beer, but it does taste good.

Serving type: bottle

10-25-2008 21:52:52 | More by smcolw

thekevlarkid

Maryland

3.63/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Saw this new one at the store and decided to try it out. This bomber poured out a hazy orange color with visible sediment in the liquid. Fluffy whitehead at first but it did not retain this well nor was the lacing all that great. The aroma was decidedly floral, jasmine of course plus floral hops and some citrus. The flavors were again floral with the addition of pale malts and lemongrass. Reminds me of a field of wildflowers, semi-sweet, earthy and green. The mouthfeel is really quite smooth and enjoyable. An interesting take on a Pale Ale and though it's not a favorite I appreciate its uniqueness.

Serving type: bottle

09-19-2008 14:09:23 | More by thekevlarkid

Phyl21ca

Quebec (Canada)

3.53/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Bottle: Poured a deep amber color ale with a nice foamy head with good retention and no lacing. Aroma consists of caramel malt with some very subtle notes of jasmine and some floral hops. Taste is also dominated by some medium full caramel malt with some very subtle jasmine and some floral and lightly bitter hops. I would have expected more dominant jasmine notes but still very enjoyable and easily quaffable.

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2008 15:48:21 | More by Phyl21ca

SeanRedd

New Jersey

3.78/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Slightly tart, refreshing bouquet of spring flowers; Honeysucle and sugar water, Lillies and Dandelions, homophobes and homosexuals, dancing upon a dewey meadow. The youngest adolescent of Pale Ales; so cute, so fufilling. You want to hold her in your mouth and teach her to the best of your ability how to become a grown up Pale Ale. Daddy loves you just the way you are, thirst-quenching and adorable...come here you!

Serving type: bottle

07-21-2008 01:05:29 | More by SeanRedd

gestyr

Pennsylvania

4.2/5  rDev +26.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

Pours orange-gold. Small head dissipated fast. Low level of carbonation which leans it toward the English style of pale ale.

Smells flowery with earthy tones and a hint of caramel.

Taste: slightly sweet and very floral.Slight maltiness and sweetness then finishes floral again. Mouthfeel a bit on the thin side.

Overall I liked this beer. Nice and drinkable. I picked it up at the brewery in Morrisville after a tour by a nice and knowledgable young lady.

Serving type: bottle

07-19-2008 23:55:41 | More by gestyr