American Darling - Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project

jgasparine

Maryland

4.22/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Big thanks to my buddy Dan for hooking this up!

Bottle is marked "Batch 2, June 2010"

A- Poured from the bottle with a thin effervescent white head, which quickly dissipated to reveal a haze layer and a collar. The body was a moderately carbonated, chill-hazed yellow color. Average appearance for an APL.

S- Bold crackerlike malt and a moderate floral German hop aroma comprise the bulk of the nose, with just a slight nuance of honey- simple, rich and elegant.

T- Big sweet biscuit-like malt up front, met with floral hop flavor in the middle, which turns substantially bitter (quinine-like) in the sustained, dried-out finish. A nice dynamic flavor from start to finish, with some big flavors- quite nice.

M- Medium body- slightly oily- with a moderately coarse carbonation. A bit firmer than average.

D- Drinks quite well, and the EtOH is very well hidden in this one. I could enjoy several of these in any weather!

Serving type: bottle

12-20-2010 02:42:33 | More by jgasparine

FishHeadCukie

New Hampshire

5/5  rDev +25.3%

05-08-2013 14:07:06 | More by FishHeadCukie

becorwin86

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-02-2013 16:57:10 | More by becorwin86

ElGallo

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

04-23-2013 20:38:09 | More by ElGallo

Davepoolesque

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -6%

01-31-2013 18:23:08 | More by Davepoolesque

hopandbarley28

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

01-25-2013 21:25:12 | More by hopandbarley28

stephengraniero

New York

5/5  rDev +25.3%

01-24-2013 00:49:27 | More by stephengraniero

Orange

4/5  rDev +0.3%

12-27-2012 05:54:51 | More by Orange

t0rin0

California

3.75/5  rDev -6%

12-16-2012 15:43:00 | More by t0rin0

rosschive

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +0.3%

11-24-2012 00:19:42 | More by rosschive

anewlanguage

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -18.5%

10-12-2012 23:15:14 | More by anewlanguage

DoogeeZ

New York

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

10-07-2012 00:39:15 | More by DoogeeZ

ComRock12

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +0.3%

09-30-2012 02:41:53 | More by ComRock12

Ashmmanning

3/5  rDev -24.8%

09-11-2012 01:39:00 | More by Ashmmanning

meghmmm

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

09-04-2012 05:40:59 | More by meghmmm

facundoCNB

New Jersey

3.43/5  rDev -14%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

a clean light golden yellow pour, minimal amount of white head, nice retention.
smells of citrus (lemon peel), bready yeast, coriander.
the taste is a bit odd - there's an overall harsh taste of alcohol, the citrus and a slight hint of coriander is there from the smell, and there's a funky / tangy bitterness that i can't identify.
medium body, high carbonation, slight cream on lips, warmth from abv

i've liked every beer pretty things made so far. this is my least favorite and so far, the only one i won't pick up again. the alcohol taste is completely rugged.. like nikoff vodka was just mixed in with the wort.

Serving type: bottle

08-30-2012 05:53:07 | More by facundoCNB

MikeConklin

New York

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

08-28-2012 03:00:43 | More by MikeConklin

tigerbeer90

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -6%

08-22-2012 00:31:17 | More by tigerbeer90

RoryOMoore

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

08-15-2012 02:07:37 | More by RoryOMoore

ricchezza

Massachusetts

4.23/5  rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Aroma: Initially a punch of yeast (warm bread) followed by a husky malt backing.

Taste: I’m a bit surprised for the style that my first taste brings a touch of honey and slight clove to the forefront. True to style is a flowery, yet subtle (Noble) hop presence followed by a strong pilsner malt backing. More grain than hop bitterness. Long dry finish that sweetens as it fades.

1/8” white head that never seems to fade for the duration the beer is in the glass.

My overall impression is that this is a delicious beer. Sure to impress “yellow” beer drinkers who have not strayed from big macro brews (may even convert a few).

Serving type: bottle

08-10-2012 12:42:16 | More by ricchezza

trevorpost

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -6%

08-07-2012 20:40:30 | More by trevorpost

Jalfred

Delaware

2/5  rDev -49.9%

08-05-2012 22:10:34 | More by Jalfred

RussBecker1

3.75/5  rDev -6%

07-25-2012 02:04:47 | More by RussBecker1

Gatch

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Clear, golden-yellow with a big, fluffy, pillowy, white head. Very little lace and retention.

S: Plenty of pale malt, grass, mineral, and some sugary booze.

T: Much like the nose. Good, fruity malt presence with a hint of hops in the finish. Slight booze in the finish with the high ABV.

M: Highly drinkable. Highly enjoyable. Highly recommended.

O: Another fine beer from Pretty Things! Can they make a bad beer? I don't think so.

Serving type: bottle

07-20-2012 00:44:29 | More by Gatch

Whatalesthetiger

New York

4.75/5  rDev +19%

07-19-2012 16:23:54 | More by Whatalesthetiger