Pride & Joy Mild Ale - Three Floyds Brewing Co. & Brewpub

FormatKid

Tennessee

3.73/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

One of the beers I received in a great package from clvand0. Thanks Chris!

Anyway, I let this one get well into cellar temperature before I cracked it for a more “authentic” mild experience. The body is a copper-hued amber with very light carbonation moving through it. The head is robust and rolls up quickly causing me to halt the pour on several occasions, it retains nicely though and leaves fat, sticky clumps of lace on the glass. The aroma is hoppy as hell! Not quite what I was expecting for a mild, juicy citrussy hops with a faint malt backbone. Honestly, I’ve smelled IPAs with less hops and definitely American Pale Ales, so this level of PacNW hops on the nose tells me this isn’t a typical “Mild”. Drinking this beer leaves me a little bewildered. I love hops just as much as the next guy, but here, it’s almost like the malt is recognized for a millisecond, and is then ambushed and totally eclipsed by hop flavor. Don’t get me wrong, the flavors are delicious but I get no sense of balance here what-so-ever, and normally I need my hops to at least pretend to be balanced by malt, or alcohol, or both preferably. Adding to this the mouthfeel is incredibly light, it goes down almost like water, brings to mind the phrase “hop tea”. I guess the term “Mild” is in reference to the alcohol content which is low that makes this a drink-all-day sessioner. A good beer, it will satisfy your craving for hops and you can sip on it forever without getting out of hand, but don’t come here looking for balance.

Serving type: bottle

12-04-2004 03:23:51 | More by FormatKid

spitshaded

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-20-2013 03:36:58 | More by spitshaded

dsterbed

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

06-19-2013 02:27:20 | More by dsterbed

schwemjw

Ohio

3.89/5  rDev -1%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: clear copper with a one finger head.

S: citrus, grapefruit. very floral with a touch of earth and orange zest. Very clean. Some nice honeysuckle and pine coming through near the end.

T: Light citrus right away. Lemon zest and caramel with a slightly bitter finish. The finish is the best part and where all the flavor comes in. Lots of lemon and honeysuckle.

M: Light and crisp. its clean and easy drinking. A great session beer.

O: Fantastic aroma. A light beer that you could easily drink 12 of. A great mouthfeel with a memorable finish. /89

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 20:31:06 | More by schwemjw

TargaFlorio

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-17-2013 16:23:23 | More by TargaFlorio

anticipation23

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-16-2013 18:28:59 | More by anticipation23

TheCuriograph

New York

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-15-2013 19:20:59 | More by TheCuriograph

Beeranator

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-15-2013 00:16:29 | More by Beeranator

steevbr

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-14-2013 17:52:13 | More by steevbr

Tjvan2

Iowa

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-14-2013 00:38:13 | More by Tjvan2

Paccamacca

California

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-13-2013 00:09:58 | More by Paccamacca

cowboy83

New York

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-12-2013 22:24:34 | More by cowboy83

Gregvg

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-12-2013 04:12:50 | More by Gregvg

brewdog444

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-12-2013 03:00:49 | More by brewdog444

mjm47

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-10-2013 12:38:55 | More by mjm47

EdTheEdge

California

3/5  rDev -23.7%

06-10-2013 12:37:17 | More by EdTheEdge

MNPikey

Minnesota

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

06-10-2013 01:47:12 | More by MNPikey

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-08-2013 14:24:22 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

Treebs

Illinois

3.64/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Enjoyed on tap at Wild Monk. Served in a shaker pint.

A: Pours a clear golden yellow color with a thin white head forming on the pour. It recedes to a thing ring that leaves some splotchy soapy lace behind.

S: Light fruity hops with some mild citrus notes. Sweet bread malt. A little dash of caramel.

T: Nicely hopped with some grass notes and fruity berry. Mild sweetness from the malts, a little caramel with some lingering hop bitterness.

M: Light bodied with a medium carbonation level. Slightly sweet finish.

O: Nicely balanced with a high drinkability. Not the best FFF beer as I'd much rather take a ZD or Alpha King over this, but it's still a nice, low ABV option.

Serving type: on-tap

06-08-2013 14:04:47 | More by Treebs

PatM

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-07-2013 23:15:15 | More by PatM

kustard

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-06-2013 19:54:39 | More by kustard

Danielr26

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-06-2013 00:44:40 | More by Danielr26

Rihup

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-04-2013 01:20:37 | More by Rihup

weonfire

Illinois

3.8/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A - Golden/Amber, translucent, huge white fluffy head, light patchy lacing, constant carbonation rising

S - Citrus, tropical fruit, pineapple, carmel

T - Light citrus, malt, carmel, barley, earthy, mod sweet hop finish

M - med body, frothiness is real good, viscosity is low

O - Very nice session beer. Body isn't too heavy and a nice relaxing feel. Wish there was more citrus, less malt, liked the low ABV, very nice nose - overall very refreshing - good for any occasion.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2013 00:04:59 | More by weonfire

ryancl

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-03-2013 21:01:09 | More by ryancl