Osiris Pale Ale - Sun King Brewing Company

WoodBrew

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

First experience with SunKing, and I will be trying more of their variety's. This reminded me a lot of Alpha King. Awesome amber color with a nice head that stays around awhile. Powerful smells of citrus. Great flavor. Citrusy with nice hops. Very well balanced beer. I think I might actually prefer this to Alpha King, but I'd have to try them side by side to be sure.

Serving type: can

04-21-2012 02:25:22 | More by WoodBrew

indytdmiller

Indiana

4.68/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A
Looks great! Kind of a dark blonde with a touch of orange. Nice white head on top that sticks around for a few minutes.

S
Smells of citrus with a underlying malty sweetness.

T
Well balanced APA with a nice punch of citrus-y hops and a malt backbone that keeps up with the bitterness. Very drinkable.

M
Medium bodied with a slight carbonic bite.

O
A really good, drinkable APA. Could definitely see myself drinking a lot of this over the next few months.

Serving type: on-tap

04-20-2012 17:24:45 | More by indytdmiller

Florida9

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Clear golden amber in color. Forms a very large light khaki colored head. Excellent retention and lots of lacing. Fairly aromatic with notes of grain, citrus, a bit of pine and some light floral qualities. Taste is very fine, slight caramel malts, pine, and a bit of grapefruit. On the lighter side of medium. Mild bitterness. Easy drinker.

Serving type: can

04-05-2012 23:17:07 | More by Florida9

stakem

Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Cheers and a big thanks to Kegatron for the random gifting of this pint sized can. Much appreciated my friend! Poured into a pub glass, this brew appears a clear copper color with more than 2 fingers worth of slightly off-white uneven froth. Rising bubbles of carbonation maintain the layering atop this brew for a pretty decent duration and as it slowly recedes, it leaves patches of lacework on the glass.

The aroma of this brew is quite floral and fruity. Around the edges are some minty hints of herbs and citrus rind. This isn't a bold smelling offering but what is emitting from my glass is without flaw and super enjoyable.

The flavor of this brew is quite juicy with a fruited hop flavor that blends to more of a floral quality. A bit of pulp, rind and zesty hop elements are present but with a very low-key bitterness level. As the brew warms up, it becomes more herbal and rindy with a slight accent of bitterness and touch of alcohol. In the aftertaste is a bit of toasty grain flavoring yet it maintains a very clean and refreshing feel throughout.

This is a lighter bodied brew with a moderate amount of carbonation. This is a very clean and enjoyable take on a pale ale. There really isn't much to complain about here, this is all in all a solid brew. I appreciate the 16oz serving size as this brew rapidly evaporated from my glass. Thanks again Heath!

Serving type: can

04-05-2012 02:07:39 | More by stakem

hopfacebrew

Colorado

3.55/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured from can stamped 023? to pint glass the beer pours a translucent amber gold color with a small 1/2 finger white cap. Some retention and little lacing. The nose is the best feature of the beer, in my opinion, with it's crisp pine and citrus hop which blends well with a sweet crystal malt base. Fruity yet not overdoing it. The flavor starts with a mild crystal malt base from which the pine hop flavor and bitterness rises. The mouthfeel is too crisp with too much carbonation to really create a balanced beer and continues to retract from the flavor. Finishes with a lingering crisp carbonated bitter flavor. Overall, this was a treat, but not one I'd quickly return to. It was an extra in a trade and I appreciate it, though wish they could control the carbonation.

Serving type: can

04-04-2012 01:54:16 | More by hopfacebrew

CliffBrake

New Hampshire

3.65/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Thanks to HosP for the chance to try this one. Cheers!

Bright light amber color with a good one finger head that leaves plenty of lacing.

Awesome piny-resinous hops aroma. Pine and spicy hops on a light frame. Dry and hoppy with little malt body or character. Long bitter hoppy finish.

Light body with good carbonation.

More of a hop juice than a beer. Fairly one note on the piney hops. b

Serving type: can

03-08-2012 01:25:27 | More by CliffBrake

ghostwalker

Massachusetts

4.33/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Welcome gift from a friend I met at Hill Farmstead. Thanks, John!

A: Clear golden-red body with a solid finger of frothy head.

S: Nose is simple and great. Crisp hops with a very light and sweet malt body. The combination is slightly tropical, maybe a little mango?

F: Flavor is smooth and balanced, with a very West Coast underdone maltiness, and a light hoppiness that is still remarkably crisp and satisfying. Kind of like SNPA, but with less hops and more light, sweet malt. Doesn't sound that appetizing in print, but it's a super tasty brew.

M: Crisp, carbonated, slightly stripping.

O: Wow, really a nice treat. I like this beer very, very much!

Serving type: can

03-06-2012 01:44:41 | More by ghostwalker

ChugginOil

Illinois

3.55/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Big thanks to my
co-worker for this surprise!

Sun King Osiris

Pours a clear, light orange/yellow color with an inch of white head. Lots of sticky lacing.

The nose has some earthy, grassy hops working, along with some sweet caramel malts.

The flavor profile is pretty similar and quite subtle. There is some grassy hops that have a nice bittering effect, followed by a balncing amouny of sweet malt.

The mouthfeel is light-medium bodied with a crisp amount of carbonation that is quite nice.

Overall, super drinkable, decent flavors and did I say drinkable? Great brew for a nice day, unfortunately for me, its cold and rainy outside. Either way, nice session brew. Just wish it was a bit bolder.

Serving type: can

03-01-2012 06:21:23 | More by ChugginOil

dmfrench

Indiana

4.05/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Aggressively pine-hopped, light bodied, all day drinker.
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A: Almost clear cider orange body with a fleeting one finger off white head.

S: Nice, aggressive resinous, piney hops with a firm and slightly spiced caramel malt pillow underneath.

T: Matching the nose exactly. Hops dominant. Almost a Floydian hop profile. Malt is just like the nose... slightly spiced caramel, just slightly sweet, more buttery. Body is a bit thin, but on the plus side, it's very drinkable, and the heavy handed hopping mostly makes up for it.

M: Highly carbonated with a light, drying, grainy body.

O: Reminds me of Stone Levitation in it's lightness and drinkability, but I would expect more malt backbone at 5.6%.

Serving type: can

03-01-2012 01:22:01 | More by dmfrench

JCaweinstein

Ohio

3.63/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Gold colored with a two finger head that has some fairly big bubbles. It's mostly clear with a nice amount of carbonation. There is a small amount of lacing left on my nonic pint glass.
It smells of citrus and spices, I am also picking up a certain breadiness which I assume is coming from the yeast.
Grapefruit up front with a toasty flavor to follow.
This is a light bodied beer with bitter hop flavor first followed by another bitter burnt toast taste and leaves a citrusy aftertaste.
A very decent pale ale in a can. I drove about and hour and a half to pick this up amongst others and would certainly grab it again. I would really like to try this beer on tap.

Serving type: can

02-27-2012 03:42:48 | More by JCaweinstein

Casedogg43

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Fresh off the tap. This Pale Ale is right up my alley. At times I really enjoy a over the top like Zombie Dust ( love Zombie!), but Sun King hit it on the head with this one.

Smells very fresh and citrus is there in force. Taste is smooth from the start, crisp with a "I want more" finish!
It's light but doesn't miss the flavor and Pale Ale attributes.

This Pale Ale will stay on my tap! Matter of fact, I'm going to grab a glass!

Gotta love Indiana and APA's!
Well done Sun King!

Serving type: on-tap

02-18-2012 23:43:29 | More by Casedogg43

Ungertaker

Minnesota

4.43/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

16oz can, courtesy of AleWatcher, poured into a pint glass.

A- Nearly perfect, as far as I am concerned. It is a translucent, light topaz color. The carbonation is incredibly active throughout and produces a 1/4 white foamy head that is there from start to finish. A sticky lacing leaves layers of rings around the glass.

S-black pepper, citrus peel, pine-like hops

T- bitter grapefruit (like eating a wedge with the skin on it, but a little more subtle), lemon and orange, a dry peppery finish.

M- light, frothy body with a favorably high carbonation level that leaves a tingling sensation at the finish.

O- very good. Not so much a run-of-the-mill APA. I had a Zombie Dust before dinner and this (much to my surprise and delight) compares to it, IMO. I will definitely be seeking more of this out in the future; hopefully this summer, as I could drink plenty ofthese on a hot summer day. Thanks again, Jeff!

Serving type: can

02-11-2012 01:24:08 | More by Ungertaker

GinaBeerInc

California

3.98/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

16oz can. Clear golden color that hints at orange, pretty light with a small fluffy off-white head that lasts and laces a bit. Really nice fresh hoppy aroma with lots of citrus and definitely pine - quite nice. Smooth but light flavor that is a little thin but does pack a bitter punch and some nice hop character as well.

Serving type: can

02-06-2012 20:18:20 | More by GinaBeerInc

kbutler1

Minnesota

3.68/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Can. Pours a clear, medium copper color with a fluffy white head. Some lacing as the head settles. Nice aroma of malty caramel and fruity citrus hops. Medium mouthfeel. Nice slight sweet start that has a building level of citrus rind bitterness. The dry hopping really shows in both the aroma and taste. Ends with a lingering bitterness. Pretty tasty.

Serving type: can

02-06-2012 16:41:33 | More by kbutler1

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.88/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in a Gale Sayers shaker pint glass.

Thanks to BarryMFBurton for this can!

Nothing screams pale ale like the Egyptian god of the dead... Regardless, this stuff pours a clear brass topped by over a finger of white foam. The nose comprises grapefruit zest, orange zest, light pineapple, honey, and light pine. The taste holds notes of grapefruit peel, pine needles, light balsa, light caramel, very light biscuit, and orange peel. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a smooth, lightly creamy feel. Overall, a highly enjoyable brew, fit for the pharaohs (...sorry 'bout that one, it just kinda slipped out...).

Serving type: can

02-01-2012 06:27:19 | More by TMoney2591

vw73182

Indiana

3/5  rDev -25.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

I’ve had a few different Sun Kings and this one is probably the best. Has a decent balance and is some what refreshing. Decent balance between malt and hop profile. Seems to clearly be trying to steal the idea of another Indiana beer. Its drinkable but for your money there's better choices.

Serving type: can

01-30-2012 16:18:43 | More by vw73182

Rhettroactive

Virginia

3.33/5  rDev -17.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

From 64oz growler to Hess imperial pint glass on 1/25/12
*From notes

-- Thanks for the fill, John --

A: Clean 24k gold. A standard pour yields a huge three finger white and fluffy head. Really nice retention and lacing.

S: Grains from top to bottom. Not a real big hop presence. Disspointing to say the least.

T: Quite similar: malt everywhere. Granted this is an APA, but I really feel the lack of balance here makes the beer...dare I say boring? There is a small amount of hops, which arrive with a metallic quality on the mid. The finish is biscuity and dry.

M: Pretty nice texture. We're not setting the world on fire with this one, but it's decent none the less.

O: I had high hops for Sun King's Osiris, but in the end it let me down. It's just not the APA it'd been built up to be, and drank a bit like a stale lager. Not a bad beer, just a bit forgettable and blasé.

Serving type: growler

01-29-2012 20:38:51 | More by Rhettroactive

gratefuld

Indiana

4.28/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: nice golden amber pour with about a half finger of head. Nice lacing.

S: Not overly hoppy, but a good.

T: Nice. great flavor. Not too overly hoppy...just right. I get some citrus with a nice caramel finish.

M: Nice and sharp on the tongue. Nice dry finish.

O: Great beer from a relatively new brewery. Very easy drinking. I wish I had couple more, but I already drank them!

Serving type: can

01-26-2012 02:54:10 | More by gratefuld

scott2269

Ohio

4.9/5  rDev +21.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Pours a light amber with a small head in my DFH sniffer. Smell is like a fresh bowl of fruit. Taste is very crisp and light. Somewhat like an orange sherbert ice cream cone dipped in pineapple juice. Lacing is sticky. This is the best, lightest APA I have ever had. I could drink this like it is going out of style. Three Floyds does the best APA's, but this one is better if you are looking for a beer with an easy, light drinkablity, at a lower ABV.

Serving type: can

01-21-2012 03:06:29 | More by scott2269

siege06nd

Virginia

4.38/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

From can to nonic pint...

A: Pours a slightly cloudy, light orange hue. About two fingers of frothy eggshell white head. Head lingers for a good while, then gently recedes to a quarter finger. Lots and lots of lacing on this one, sticky and inviting. This was served at a pretty cold temperature in the fridge, but even I didn't expect there to be so many particles in the brew. Looks like the asteroid belt from Empire Strikes Back in there. I enjoy my beer debris-free, thank you very much. But whatever. It's probably my fault for chilling it down too much in the fridge.

S: Lots of bready malt and some nice citrus hops. Bitter pine resin on the finish. Light, crisp, inviting.

T: Lots of grain and malt, along with a little bit of orange creamsickle and grapefruit zest on the mid and back palate. Just a dash of bittering, piny hops on the finish with a kiss of orange and some lightly toasted grains. A significant malt presence and a refined hop profile make this one quite memorable.

M: Balanced. A true APA with an incredibly light finish and a toasted biscuit flavor to boot. This one was made with love.

O: Sun King Osiris is a fantastic APA, one of the best I've had. It is very light and refreshing, yet offers up just enough complexity and hop presence to please the hardcore nerd. For once we get an APA that's not just an IPA hiding in sheep's clothing. Osiris drinks fantastic and would absolutely be a staple in my fridge were it available in my neck of the woods. Great work here.

Serving type: can

01-18-2012 23:23:49 | More by siege06nd

GPHarris

Alabama

4.05/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

received from robwestcott in beer and football fantasy football league.

a - poured a two-fingers thick bubbly eggshell-colored head into an english pub glass that left nice lacing throughout. the body was a hazy amber color.
s - big citrus hops.
t - citrus hops with a hint of peppery spice.
m - medium thickness, really dances on the tongue.
o - terrific apa, very sessionable.

Serving type: can

01-09-2012 16:31:58 | More by GPHarris

johnnnniee

New Hampshire

3.7/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Received in trade from phisigben, thanks for the opportunity.
Pours just shy of clear with a golden amber color and a creamy white head that never gets too large or distant. Nice grapefruit and apricot aroma mixed with a hint of pine and hints of bready malt somewhere in the mix. Taste is a nice mix of bready biscuity malt with plenty of earthy pine and citrus hop flavor to keep me interested. Medium to light body with a fairly dry finish, moderate level of carbonation and a resinous creamy watery mouthfeel. Nice pale ale with huge amounts of hop aroma. I wouldn't mind a touch more body here, but I could also see myself cutting the lawn with one of these too.

Serving type: can

12-31-2011 02:41:26 | More by johnnnniee

Monkeyknife

Missouri

4/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a can a bright clear gold color with a single finger of wet, bubbly head. Light lacing on sides of glass.

Aroma of fresh grass, orange and grapefruit. Light touch of maltiness.

Taste of grapefruit, orange, a bit of spicy herbs and grainy malts. Finishes clean with a mild bitterness.

Medium bodied and crisp with a sharper carbonation.

A real nice little Pale Ale from Sun King. I'll be sure to grab more on my next trip thru Indiana.

Serving type: can

12-27-2011 00:22:33 | More by Monkeyknife

vande

Illinois

4.43/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

a - 14 k golden liquid with a clean, 1 finger thick fluffy head

s - fresh, wet, sticky, citrus hops... Only a APA - wow!

t - said i only have one. A very nice citrus - well hopped brew. Grapefruit-lemon blend, somewhat sweet with a quick bite at the end.

m - somewhat cream, crisp Pale that is extremely drinkable...

o - Maybe one of my favorite Pale Ales... Quite tasty!

Serving type: can

12-20-2011 06:04:25 | More by vande

tsauce2

Indiana

3.93/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

P: On tap in to a pint glass.

A: SRM is pale brown. Translucent and clear filtered. Head is white, 1 in, semi-puffy, and dissipates to line the top of the beer. Medium carbonation. Light lacing.

S: Big hop profile on the nose. Light malt.

T: Hops are much more mellow than what the nose would lead you to believe. That said, the taste is a very nice balance of hops and there is still a large hop presence. Malt is light. Very drinkable. Hop aftertaste is just slightly bitter, not overpowering.

M: Hops create a very balanced mf. Hops cover the palate but are not overpowering.

O: Very good APA. This is another beer that makes me proud of my hometown and glad to see that some very quality beers are coming out of places other than northwest Indiana. Very good flavors/use of hops, nicely balanced beer.

Serving type: on-tap

12-10-2011 07:46:47 | More by tsauce2