Poppyfields Pale Ale
Craftsman Brewing Co.

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From:
Craftsman Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
English Pale Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.64 | pDev: 13.19%
Reviews:
16
Ratings:
41
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 03, 2021
Added:
Jan 16, 2006
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  2
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Reviewed by SplatterMarks

4.63/5  rDev +27.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
If you’re looking for a British Ale taste, feel and texture; then Poppy Fields ipa is worth a go. I tried it this week and it really did have that beautiful aftertaste of a British real ale! This is so hard to find in the US.
Jul 03, 2021
 
Rated: 3.25 by eldoctorador from Chile

Jan 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.06 by mig100 from Texas

Jun 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by samtrillo from California

May 16, 2016
 
Rated: 2.43 by Keverz

Sep 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by wethorseblanket from California

Oct 23, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by getkrunkhoe from California

Aug 25, 2014
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Reviewed by BucannonXC5 from California

3.71/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Type: Draft
Glass: .5L (16.9oz) glass
From: Blind Lade Ale House in Normal Heights (San Diego), Calif.
Price: $4 (progressive Friday, normally $6)
Purchased: Aug. 22, 2014
Consumed: Aug. 22, 2014
Misc.: N/A

Poured a caramel, orange, hazy color with 2-to-3 fingers of frothy white head when I got it. Great layered foamy lacing on the sides of the glass. Above average retention on the top. (Sight - 4.00)

Smelled caramel popcorn, butter, citrus notes, toffee, earthy rye hops, orange and mango. (Smell - 3.50)

Tasted similar to the nose. Earthy, orange citrus, rye, caramel, honey, peach and mango (Taste - 3.75)

Medium-to-light body. Thin texture. Average carbonation. Abrupt finish. (Feel - 3.75)

Pretty decent EPA, especially for $4. (Overall - 3.75)

3.71 | 84 | B
Aug 25, 2014
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Reviewed by JohnCassillo from California

3.8/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5
I typically grab this on tap at the Misfit in Santa Monica -- it's always on tap

A: Comes out a gold-amber color with some mild head that sticks around for a while.

S: Excellent mix of bread and floral hops that never tries to overpower but still impresses.

T: Caramel, bready malts and some grassy finish. Floral hops function mostly in the backgrond to create some very balanced, straight-forward flavors.

M: Plenty of carbonation and a warm, medium body. Very easy to drink.

O: Wish this beer was more widely available (or even bottled), but nonetheless, will typically order it when I see it. It's a great pale ale that's simple to enjoy and has a refined, understated excellence.
Jun 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by cornejo from California

Apr 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by RoyFokker from California

Feb 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by GRG1313 from California

Feb 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by slackerjk from California

Feb 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by crob3888 from California

Jan 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by ssimpson89 from Illinois

Jan 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Jenray from Texas

Dec 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Nov 11, 2013
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.71/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Tiger! Tiger! in San Diego. Served in the half-litre nonic. Handsome dark amber color in the imperial size glass with plenty of foam. A more-than-British carbonation. But not to whinge, it's a sprightly mouthfeel with a big dose of malt.

Maybe this shouldn't be served so cold to make the English character come through more. The sweet malt is dominant. Fruity but subtle hops add to the interest, but it's not a bitter beer by any means. Some perfumey notes and other wood and aromatic flavors, but it's mostly a warm and waddling kind of malty ale.
Oct 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by moonknight31 from California

Sep 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

Jun 27, 2013
Poppyfields Pale Ale from Craftsman Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 41 ratings