The Torch Pale Ale - Haymarket Pub & Brewery

WoodBrew

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

03-04-2013 03:12:31 | More by WoodBrew

stangski83

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

03-15-2013 23:01:24 | More by stangski83

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.44/5  rDev -12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Served in a goblet at the brewpub.

Now all we need is a beer dedicated to today's premier satirical newsrag The Onion... Anyway, this stuff pours a clear amber topped by a finger of off-white foam. The nose comprises grapefruit peel, toffee, and earthy greens. The taste holds notes of sharp grass, light biscuit, very light honey, and a small bit of pine resin. The body straddles the line between hefty light and light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a dry, nearly crisp finish. Overall, a solid pale ale, even if it is kinda forgettable.

Serving type: on-tap

02-16-2013 02:41:42 | More by TMoney2591

Drucifer

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

12-13-2012 16:52:30 | More by Drucifer

coz

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

07-01-2012 15:42:35 | More by coz

JimGlonke

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-18-2012 02:12:16 | More by JimGlonke

Mick-e-d

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-04-2012 17:44:56 | More by Mick-e-d

MasterSki

Illinois

3.48/5  rDev -11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On-tap at Haymarket. Served in a 4oz taster glass.

A - A finger of creamy white foam settles to a thin cap, leaving a few splotches of lace. Transparent pale golden body.

S - Aroma is fairly mild, with some grassy and floral notes over a caramel and slightly buttery malt backdrop.

T - Taste is also heavy on the buttered biscuit, with light citrus and grassy hops. Pleasant but mild bitterness in the finish.

M - Medium carbonation, and surprisingly chewy and hefty medium body for a lower ABV beer. Finish is slightly sticky, with some residual resinous hop textures lingering with the aftertaste.

D - Either this is a pretty dull APA, or it faded a lot in the two weeks that it's been on-tap. In either case, Haymarket has better options to fill this niche. No real problems, but not much to make to inspire a recommendation either.

Serving type: on-tap

12-30-2011 14:45:49 | More by MasterSki