Norfolk Canyon Pale Ale - O'Connor Brewing Co.

AleWatcher

Illinois

3.63/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

This was tossed in as an extra by lambicking in our fantastic trade!
Thanks a lot my friend!

No freshness dating, but it looks and smells fresh.
Served in a tulip pint.

Clear pale orange body with an almost white head of 1.5 fingers that settled rather quickly to leave a thin but rocky film that's a bit thicker at the edges. Some spotty chunks of lacing hang behind. I like the color... Little more retention and lacing and this would be better looking.

Smells biscuity and bready with some crystal malt notes. The hops hold floral and citrus with a slightly soapy note. Orangey/grapefruit and floral hops. Pretty dry finish.

Feels pretty good-- a bit thin, but quite good in that sense because it makes me think I could drink multiple bottles with ease. Plenty of carbonation.

Overall-- not bad. Certainly not the best pale ale I've had, but far from the worst. Enjoyable and drinkable in its own right, though not necessarily my favorite take on the style.

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2012 02:07:06 | More by AleWatcher

ThomasAWilson2

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

05-24-2013 16:38:10 | More by ThomasAWilson2

TheMultiYeast

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

04-29-2013 23:37:37 | More by TheMultiYeast

Professor_X

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

04-24-2013 18:11:00 | More by Professor_X

KTCamm

New Jersey

3.41/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

Grabbed a bottle at the Hyatt Place in Norfolk during a recent stay. Poured into a curved hotel glass.

The Oconnor brewing co Norfolk canyon pale ale was very average. Pours medi copper with a ring of white foam. Faint malt smell. Soapy. Taste is a thin malt with a minty hop spread throughout. Fast finish. Nice local beer. 375 325 350 350 350

Liked the chance to sample a local, but nothing to come back to.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2013 10:19:32 | More by KTCamm

davemathews68

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

03-18-2013 19:29:46 | More by davemathews68

LambicKing

Virginia

3/5  rDev -13%

03-14-2013 00:39:41 | More by LambicKing

lupercmda

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

02-28-2013 04:10:10 | More by lupercmda

bdtva

Virginia

2.5/5  rDev -27.5%

02-23-2013 06:29:09 | More by bdtva

ThomWade

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

02-20-2013 14:31:33 | More by ThomWade

SonOfKyuss

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

02-01-2013 22:16:46 | More by SonOfKyuss

HerbMeowing

Virginia

2/5  rDev -42%

12-26-2012 01:17:41 | More by HerbMeowing

JRMcD

Virginia

4/5  rDev +15.9%

12-24-2012 20:25:52 | More by JRMcD

VTWicked

Virginia

4/5  rDev +15.9%

12-16-2012 15:28:54 | More by VTWicked

GaryMarkle84

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

10-26-2012 22:18:13 | More by GaryMarkle84

ccrida

Oregon

4.15/5  rDev +20.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12 oz bottle poured into my large Duvel tulip, Norfolk Canyon is gold with a creamy off-white head leaving scattered, foamy lace.

Smell is herbal hops and light cereal sweetness.

Taste is nicely balanced and clean malt with the herbal hop snap. Leafy, a little tobacco.

Mouthfeel is slippery, light bodied.

Drinkability is high, this is a tasty, balanced, nuanced pale ale made to session. Nice pick Mom!

Serving type: bottle

10-21-2012 23:00:49 | More by ccrida

ncaudle

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

10-13-2012 15:26:46 | More by ncaudle

drt72

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +23.2%

10-11-2012 00:51:29 | More by drt72

TechTriumph

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

From notes:
No freshness date; Poured in a pint glass.

A - One inch off-white creamy head with okay retention; Amber in color with a clear appearance; Minimal lacing left behind

S - Fairly leafy/grassy with a touch of orange citrus fruit and herbal hops; Lightly toasted malts and some caramel also come through; As the head subsides, a bit of sweetness steps forward with toffee and a bit more citrus hops

T - Plenty of grassy flavor here with some metallic character as well; Toasted grains and bread, bit of caramel, and some lemongrass also contribute; Light bitterness lasts throughout the entire taste; After awhile, lemongrass, citrus, and toasty flavors become a bit more pronounced

M - Moderate carbonation; Just under medium bodied; Slick mouthfeel with a slightly dry finish

O - To me, this APA is just a run-of-the-mill offering for the style. It does bring a bit more bitterness than the average pale ale, and is fairly drinkable, but otherwise doesn't distinguish itself from the masses. I could have this one again, but it's not something I would actively seek out.

Serving type: bottle

09-18-2012 17:06:52 | More by TechTriumph

syntheticwings

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

08-24-2012 23:48:38 | More by syntheticwings

NumberNone

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

08-11-2012 04:07:04 | More by NumberNone

Mazarate

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

08-03-2012 02:38:14 | More by Mazarate

avisong

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

08-03-2012 01:01:41 | More by avisong

OriolesFan1008

Maryland

2/5  rDev -42%

07-23-2012 14:27:21 | More by OriolesFan1008

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.63/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Pours lighter yellow with lots of fading white foam. Decently smooth good drinking pale. Nothing exceptional, just a good summer night quencher. Drying finish.Hop aroma, citrus orange and lemon flavour, middling mouthfeel. Fizzy carbonation. Thanks Radek.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2012 04:21:05 | More by northyorksammy