Pamola Xtra Pale Ale - Baxter Brewing Co.

Maxwell

Massachusetts

3.85/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 3

Appearance: Pours a very hazy yellow with orange tints, kind of like light human piss from a dehydrated man. Nice bubbly white head with larger bubbles than normal along with a Styrofoam like lacing on the side. Good carbonation

Smell: Caramely malts with a kick of fruity hops, and some bready after smell. There is also a slight citrusy tinge reminiscent of oranges.

Taste: Bready citrus is the first thing that comes to mind, with a distinct orange peel taste in the back. The caramel malts seem to be lost between the bready yeast and the citrusy hops. This is not that over powering over a flavor though, which goes nicely for a session ale.

Mouthfeel: Very smooth, which comes as a bizarre experience considering how harshly the bubbles first hit your mouth. After feeling is dry on the very top of the tongue while wetter on the sides with thick stings of saliva, and a slight tingle on top. Nice consistency to the beer, not too watery.

Overall: A great session ale, goes down very smoothly and leaves room for more. Overall it doesn’t quite fit into the bracket of a “pale ale” which makes its name very reasonable. This beer is also nicely portable in its canned six packs, making it a great beer on the beach.

Serving type: can

06-23-2012 21:26:36 | More by Maxwell

Andrew041180

Massachusetts

3.63/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Poured from the can into a pint glass. Light gold, a bit hazy, limited head retention.

S - Didn't pick up too much here. Typcial for a pale ale.

T - They did well with a balance of malts. Best I can say here is that I liked it, but pale ales don't really blow me away. I didn't taste much of the hops.

M - A little thin for me. It went down really quickly, which can be good and bad. I generally like beers to linger a bit longer.

O - Nice pale ale, but nothing really special here.

Serving type: can

05-19-2013 01:34:55 | More by Andrew041180

bootdown21

Connecticut

3/5  rDev -15.5%

05-18-2013 03:33:22 | More by bootdown21

JonRogers

Massachusetts

3.83/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

I like Baxter Brews. I think they did a good job sneaking in a little bitterness and subtle hops. I believe it gave a golden glow and had a good head in a glass but Id prefer it straight from the can. It is crisp and a little light for me but went down super easy.

Serving type: can

05-18-2013 03:07:50 | More by JonRogers

HoistinBrews

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -1.4%

05-04-2013 23:50:03 | More by HoistinBrews

trotnixon

Maine

3.25/5  rDev -8.5%

04-24-2013 11:00:42 | More by trotnixon

bluerabbit

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -1.4%

04-01-2013 21:37:44 | More by bluerabbit

PriorDoubleDark

Maine

3.25/5  rDev -8.5%

03-08-2013 17:36:20 | More by PriorDoubleDark

Mullen2525

Massachusetts

2.75/5  rDev -22.5%

02-24-2013 21:31:00 | More by Mullen2525

Hairrrrrrrr

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +19.7%

02-05-2013 01:44:06 | More by Hairrrrrrrr

mirish72

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +12.7%

01-27-2013 03:23:59 | More by mirish72

Billolick

New York

3.75/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

12 ounce can, w/o freshenesss info

Pour: Heavily hazed, darker apricot. Fluffy off white head that exhibits excellent retention. Leaves a frothy film, thick collar and thick sheeting, spots, bands and major blobs of lacing. Nice looking beer.

Somebody mentioned a buttery popcorn note on the nose and this is definatly on point. I dont recall another beer with a popcorn nose! I do also get some leafy, herbal hop notes.

On the palate, I get some herbal hops again, light citric fruit, a hint of smoke perhaps.

Light and refreshing pale ale, perhaps a bit thin and watery, but not bad and fairly enjoyable stuff. Nothing special, but sessionable and likely would be nice on a warm summers day with some cheese, bread and salads.

Nice that more and more decent beers are being canned. Hope this trend continues and continues

Serving type: can

01-22-2013 01:48:05 | More by Billolick

ScottHeidrich119

Maine

3.5/5  rDev -1.4%

01-22-2013 00:12:00 | More by ScottHeidrich119

brureview

Massachusetts

3.95/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

I wasn't expecting much- but I was pleasantly surprised.

Serve it cold. The beer poured a light pale tea color with a two finger head. Good amount of lacing.

The aroma was good- fruit and hops.

The mouth feel complemented the style- pleasant carbonation. Refreshing malt presence.

The taste was quite good- fruity apple and quite crisp.

Sometimes a pale ale can be lackluster. But there is a lot to this refreshing beer if
served cold and in my favorite tasting glass- a snifter. It's a good session beer and a nice alternative to the heavier ABV winter beers .

Serving type: can

01-14-2013 02:51:20 | More by brureview

BeerCosmonaut

Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -1.4%

01-05-2013 20:54:03 | More by BeerCosmonaut

ZethOfTheNorth

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -1.4%

12-29-2012 15:25:43 | More by ZethOfTheNorth

MacQ32

South Carolina

3.58/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours a straw yellow/slightly golden/orange. Lots of fine sediment, quite cloudy in the wider part of my Sam Adams glass, very clear in the lower/thinner portion. Lots of very fine sediment floating around. Nice constant/relatively slow carbonation rising through the beer. Poured a solid finger of barely off-white head, solid lacing. OK retention, a thin layer covers most of the surface ~5 minutes later.

S - Lighter sweet fruity hop presence (apple/lemon/orange). Bready light caramel malt. Slightly yeasty. Fairly subtle but pleasant.

T - Decently bitter (mild+), really nice citrusy qualities. Predominantly lemon, some orange too. A wee-bit bready/sweet from the malts. The citrus qualities of the hops are nicely balanced. Slightly dry finish, does not linger too long.

M - Definitely easy to drink, refreshing and crisp. Lighter bodied, generous/appropriate carbonation.

O - Not a show stopper but enjoyable and easy to drink. If I'm drinking a sixer at a party or something this would be a good one to bring.

Serving type: can

12-15-2012 22:16:10 | More by MacQ32

sailorastro

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +12.7%

12-10-2012 19:49:40 | More by sailorastro

Dizzy242

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -1.4%

12-09-2012 02:18:59 | More by Dizzy242

LiquorsInc

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -15.5%

11-28-2012 20:59:13 | More by LiquorsInc

MrHurmateeowish

New Hampshire

3.45/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12 oz. can purchased at Hannaford in Gardiner, ME. Pours a hazy light yellow body with nearly an inch of off white head. Smells grainy with light citrusy hops. Lemon, pith, and orange comprise the flavor. Light bodied with moderate carbonation. Not bad overall.

Serving type: can

11-26-2012 01:08:35 | More by MrHurmateeowish

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

4.5/5  rDev +26.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Baxter Pamola XTRA Pale Ale has a very thick, frothy, off-white head, lots of thick lacing down the glass, a few streaming bubbles, and a hazy, orange-gold appearance, which becomes hazier when the bottom of the can is swished and poured in. The aroma is of grapefruit, sugary malts, and white bread. Taste is of grapefruit, sugar, malt, and bitterness. Mouthfeel is light and watery, and Pamola XTRA finishes crisp, clean, refreshing, and lager like in it’s somewhat flinty ending. Overall, this is excellent, and I strongly suggest giving it a try.

RJT

Serving type: can

11-13-2012 18:21:02 | More by RonaldTheriot

AndrewDeci

3.25/5  rDev -8.5%

11-10-2012 02:11:59 | More by AndrewDeci

smcnulty1981

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +12.7%

10-22-2012 03:00:10 | More by smcnulty1981

kaelingirl

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +26.8%

10-14-2012 13:24:25 | More by kaelingirl