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

TwelveOunces

Kentucky

4.38/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap in a pint glass

A- Pours deep dark, but clear orange. No head but I cant really say its the beers fault.
S- This has a fairly mild smell but is not watered down or anything. Had a light caramel sweetness and a fantastic fresh hop profile.
T- A very nice array of fresh hops, dry hopped for sure. The hops were somewhere in between citrusy, astringent and flowery but it was a perfect balance. A somewhat sweet backbone.
M- This is a very easy to drink beer, an average level of bitterness but in perfect balance. A good refreshing mouth feel, not filling but still full of flavored and far from watered down.
O- This beer is an A grade example of what it claims to be, A mild pale ale. Fantastic stuff. Get some.

Serving type: on-tap

01-18-2012 01:12:31 | More by TwelveOunces

maximum12

Minnesota

3.18/5  rDev -19.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Thanks to crushedvol for dropping this in a box that showed up recently, one Three Floyds brew that I hadn't tracked down yet. Here we go.

Bottle goes into a pint glass & it looks like beer, orange/amber cross, yup. Nose is pale malt & highly grainy, good thing this isn't a black & white movie. Touch of hops, maybe citrus, little honey.

Pride & Joy mimics its nose like a pro Bready malt backbone, whipsaw graininess, that light honey sweetness on the down-low, light hoppy bitterness without much flavor right at the end. The graininess takes a little away from wanting to drink much of this, & it's strangely heavy for a pale.

Overall, there are much better pales out there, but this is decent enough. Inoffensive & easy to get along with.

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2012 02:39:08 | More by maximum12

output01x

Ohio

3.63/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Thanks again to Dan3279 for yet another great trade.

Poured from a 12 oz. capped bottle (no date) into an imperial pint glass.

A strong pour yields a 1/2-finger tan-colored head that quickly disappears. The body is a clear honey amber with very few carbonation bubbles. Almost no lacing can be seen throughout consumption.

The nose is dominated by citrus aromas. Grapefruit, mandarin orange, lemon peel, and just a hint of pine. The nose is not the strongest but is far from weak.

Mild and sweet, with notes of honey and lemon, this beer starts with a metallic sharpness and slight bitterness. As this beer is swallowed, flavors of orange peel, lemon rind, and a lot of pine come into full blossom. A slight pine bitterness lingers on both the tip and back of the tongue.

Light bodied with very little carbonation, this beer is easy drinking but not exactly crisp. The body is just strong enough to allow the flavors to really come out without losing drinkability. The lack of carbonation really does not help this beer but it is still refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2012 03:01:53 | More by output01x

jayhawk73

Maryland

4.03/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to BA Chaney for picking this bottle up at the brewery for me.. Thanks Brandon!

Pride and Joy pours an orange/copper color with a one finger off white head. Decent lacing on the side of my snifter. Slightly hazy in appearance. The nose is mainly hops, grapefruit, lemon, and a tiny bit of malt. The hops are definitely the star here though. Taste is more of the same w/ a grass flavor added to the nose profile. Very tasty for the style. Feel is very smooth, with the malt taking over, and good carbonation. Very easy to drink session beer. Overall, I'm starting to realize the amazing ability of FFF to create wonderful beers in 'lighter' styles. This would be a go to session brew if I got it in my area. Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2012 23:29:37 | More by jayhawk73

seedsofchaos

Illinois

4.35/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

One of the few 3 Floyds offerings I've yet to try, Pride and Joy is quite the presentable beer. Great clarity! An eggshell white head pours as a solid 3/4 inch crown and then remains throughout at about 1/3 inch. I'm a sucker for good head.

A rather balanced nose for a FFF... Pale malts, a bit of lemon, grapefruit... It's hop forward but not a nostril slayer like Dreadnaught or APW.

This beer reminds me of the first time I drank a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. It's crispness and mildness (holding true to its name) makes me want to sit back, relax and revel in memories of warmer days. Pride & Joy actually puts my mind in a different place than a cold Illinois winter. Great hop flavors touch on orange peel, lemon, pineapple and maybe just a touch of mango. But it's too well-rounded to just think hops... Think caramel malt (some mid Crystal malt, maybe 45s or 60s), pale malt and a little something else for creaminess... Oats? Can't put my finger on it.

Smooth and creamy, Pride & Joy definitely earns its name as a great session beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-02-2012 19:35:48 | More by seedsofchaos

onix1agr

Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A bottle purchased at _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in SEPA, thanks guys, once again.

Pride and Joy Mild Ale pours into the glass very bright orange with some bright copper aspects. A nice looking brew with a off white inch that fades to a cap. Small notches down the side. Smell is very fruity with bubblegum, orange peel, tangerine and a small mild maltiness, that is barely a whimper. Taste is very light yet bold with citrus and small malt droppings. Not sure if there is any English essence/ingredients in here as i read it on the bottle, but from the taste I would say no. Feel is light and refreshing with a rip from the carb, not dead and inviting. A nice bitterness mid palate. Real easy drinking here. The low ABV and the feel make this a no brainer for the summertime. Unfortunatly I wont be seeing it again.

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2012 01:20:55 | More by onix1agr

cosmicevan

New York

3.68/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

many thanks to crushedvol.

a - opened the bottle and filled my E snifter. bit of a gusher for me...but filled the glass which was almost 50% frothy head...eventually worked it into a solid pour. nice opaque copper. nice sticky lacing as well.

S - all malt and a heavy grain bill. as it warmed a bit of a peppery hop was present.

t - much like the nose...very grainy and earthy with a peppery hop.

m - nice, cool, and refreshing with a subtle bitter finish. leaves a tingle. more biscuity than hoppy...but there is some bitterness in the finish.

o - overall, not a bad brew...don't think this is classified right as a pale ale. definitely mild...seems more like a british mild with some spicing to me. pretty good. easy to drink and a great session beer (even though it isn't a true session beer at 5%), so perhaps i should say great beer to have a session with.

Serving type: bottle

12-18-2011 02:17:06 | More by cosmicevan

bsu2005

Indiana

4.1/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Not a bad session beer and lives up to every FFF I've ever tasted. Smell is slightly hoppy for a mild ale, and almost reminds me of an american pale ale. Appearance is slight orange and hazy with a nice three finger head. Taste is very similar with a nice hop/malt balance. Slightly bitter after taste, but finishes very very smoothly. Overall, a very drinkable beer and reminds me of a light APA.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2011 02:09:22 | More by bsu2005

agroeber

Ohio

4.2/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is a great session beer. IMO, more representative of an APA than true mild, largely due to the slighltly hoppy character - more than the relatively low IBU's would have you think. Seems to have Centennial characteristics. A very drinkable beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-08-2011 18:51:24 | More by agroeber

psuKinger

Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Review written from notes taken Dec 1. My buddy Matt once again brings back 3F goodies from Indiana.

Bottle poured into standard pint glass at Matt's apartment.

A: Medium orange hue with a thick white head that dissipated somewhat but left nice lacing on the glass as I worked through it.

S: A good bright hoppy smell disseminates from this brew at a moderate volume.

T: Bright citrus hops jump out at first. Bitter pine combines with toffee malts at the finish. Perhaps a touch of caramel malt, as well. A simple beer, not terribly complex, but tasty.

M: Very thin and light, and a touch watery, but that's to-style. Loads of hop stickiness left behind on the tongue for the finish.

D/O: A fantastic mild ale. Perhaps the best I've ever had. Highly drinkable, very repeatable, thoroughly enjoyable. Far more flavor than you'd expect from such a light, low-carb, low-alcohol offering.

Serving type: bottle

12-04-2011 19:02:43 | More by psuKinger

kbutler1

Minnesota

3.9/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle. Purchased at Riley’s in Madison. Poured into a tulip glass a clear, medium colored copper with a light white head that collars around the glass. I would say the aroma is rather mild with some subtle notes of citrus and light biscuit. Maybe a little honey like aroma as well. Light citrus sweet notes up front with some lingering bitterness. Probably could be classified as a pale as well as the hops make up the buld of the flavors. Medium/light mouthfeel. Pretty enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

11-27-2011 23:33:03 | More by kbutler1

BeerFMAndy

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle poured into a Sierra Nevada imperial pint.
No date or info.

A - Steady carbonation feeds the well-retained, off-white head. Collars of lace adorn the glass above the golden yellow, crystal clear brew.

S - Big on the hops, I wouldn't expect any less from FFF. This one has a Cascade dry-hopped aroma of earthy pine. Biscuity malt provides just enough backbone to balance it out. A touch of butter comes through on the finish.

T - Refreshing citrus lends lemon-lime notes to the brew with an accompanying pine bite. Pale and lightly biscuity malt provide minimal characteristics beyond balance.

M - Light-bodied and crisp with a citric bite that's compounded by the sharp carbonation. Clean, dry, lightly bitter finish.

O - A very good pale across the board, FFF, as a company and it's employees, has an attitude I don't particularly care for, bit I can certainly get on board with this sessionable, crisp brew.

Serving type: bottle

11-27-2011 16:04:37 | More by BeerFMAndy

bobhits

Kentucky

4.7/5  rDev +19.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 5

A somewhat golden orange with copper highlights. A touch of head, but nothing outstanding but what little there is leaves nice lacing.

Classic tropical fruit and grape fruit bitterness that three floyds has just mastered. A bit of a gram cracker and caramel malt, light but there.

Wow...I do not recall this one being THIS hoppy. This is darn right intense stuff and I'm loving it. The finish is so clean and light, this could easily be a beer you down 2-3 growlers of over the course of a day of football viewing or something else. Just a perfectly drinkable beer.

I've already covered mouth feel to a degree, but more carbonation would help a nd i have a feeling the bottled version would resolve this.

I really can't say enough good stuff. It isn't overly flavorful with malt or sugar. It is just extremely tasty for the hop heads (if you don't like hops just avoid) and a nice drinking beer.

Serving type: growler

11-25-2011 23:38:58 | More by bobhits

doughanson78

Washington

3.98/5  rDev +1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle poured into a pint glass. Thanks to storminspank for this.

A: Darker yellow with light orange tint and a slight haze. Half finger white head with decent retention and lacing.

S: Citrus and floral hops with a good blend of caramel in it. Grapefruit that isn't over bearing with touches of a nice soapy floral hop. Well blended aroma.

T: Caramel throughout the mouth. Again the grapefruit with touches of floral notes. Not real bitter.

M: Light body. Medium carbonation. Very crisp and slightly dry.

O: A good pale ale. Probably easily accessible in the distribution area so it would be a good go to beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-19-2011 01:32:48 | More by doughanson78

bsp77

Minnesota

3.78/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Serving glass: Poured from bottle into Nonic Imperial Pint.

Appearance: Slightly cloudy orange with moderate white cap and light lacing.

Smell: Citrus-grapefruit, almost tangy, with some toast and pepper. Very dry.

Taste: The grapefruit-driven hop really shine through - citrusy, sticky, tart, tangy and bitter. There is some toasted malts underneath, but very light.

Feel: Moderate carbonation, fairly light but sticky body, very dry finish.

Overall: Mild Ale - that is hilarious. Besides the low abv, this is certainly not a Mild Ale. Considering the light body, the hops are just a little over the top. Still, quite impressive hop profile for a 5% abv beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-17-2011 19:38:46 | More by bsp77

MasterSki

Illinois

4.1/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Picked this up at West Lakeview Liquors. Can't believe I haven't reviewed this beer before. Figured I'd enjoy a (lower alcohol) Three Floyds offering in anticipation of tomorrow's festivities. Served, somewhat appropriately, in a Surly pint glass.

A - A finger-plus of white foam settles to a thick cap, leaving a few stray splotches of lace. Lightly hazed golden body.

S - A nice initial hop punch of floral and citrus flavors mellows out to a crackery malt backbone with notes of toffee and toast. Plenty of grapefruit and lemon flavors present.

T - Taste is quite nice, with a mix of grapefruit, pine, and grass hop flavors mingling with some cracker and biscuit malt. Well-attenuated, with a tiny astringent note in the back end. Bitterness is medium-low and appropriate.

M - Medium-light body, moderate carbonation, lightly sticky finish with some enamel-coating hop oils. Goes down extremely easy, with negligible alcohol presence.

D - An enjoyable beer from Three Floyds that probably deserves more credit than it gets, but is overshadowed by its higher ABV siblings. Drinks a little lighter than Alpha King, and a great option for winning over craft beer n00bs.

Serving type: bottle

11-12-2011 01:20:41 | More by MasterSki

logic737

Ohio

4.38/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

It was my pride and joy to drink this! First beer I have smelled that instantly brought me back to sticking my nose in a bag of fresh hops. The head was good with a lace left on the side of the glass. Because of the smell I anticipated a very bitter taste and was surprised to taste a smooth and slightly fruity. This is a summer session beer that I cannot keep my nose out of the glass. 3 Floyd's was pretty highly recommended to me and I am happy to say this vastly exceeded expectations. Well done

Serving type: on-tap

11-06-2011 01:25:23 | More by logic737

eclipse54

Idaho

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A 12 ounce bottle from JM03; thanks again! Poured into a tulip glass...

Pours a hazy copper/orange color with a finger’s breadth of fluffy, white head that lingers for about a minute before subsiding to a ring of bubbles and hearty patches across the surface of the liquid. Lacing is minimal, as the bubbles left on the glass are wet and simply slide back down into the beer over the course of a few seconds.

Aroma is of bread-like malt, caramel, toasted malt, dull grasses, and ample citrus (orange, lemon). Malt certainly takes the forefront in this one, but the citrus is certainly noticeable.

Malts dominate the beginning of the taste, imparting a bready, biscuity flavor initially, followed by toasted malt and caramel almost immediately. In the middle, the herbs, grains, and grasses make a quick appearance, reminding one this was listed as a pale ale and not an amber. The end is all hops and citrus, in true pale ale fashion. Really a “night-and-day” difference between the start and finish of the drink.

Mouthfeel is crisp, smooth, refreshing, and with an only slightly dry finish that leaves one wanting another sip. Very well done here.

Overall, a phenomenal brew that would be a staple in my fridge were it available locally.

Serving type: bottle

11-03-2011 04:00:10 | More by eclipse54

Dope

Massachusetts

4.2/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Slightly hazy golden pour. Decent slightly off-white head. Lacing and retention and okay as well.

S: Lots of citrus and tropical fruit, pineapple being a big one. Lots of caramel. Nose has a bite to it. Surprisingly strong smelling for a "mild". I swear I smell butterscotch.

T: Not as big of a hop bite as I expecting from the nose. Makes sense being a "mild" and such low IBUs. Just a touch of citrus/tropical fruit hop and then it smooths out amazingly. Big caramel malt and a bit of pine in the finish.

M: Low bitterness, very smooth, perfect carbonation.

O: This is a great "lawnmower beer" for your beer geek. Drinkability is off the chart.

Serving type: bottle

11-02-2011 02:31:40 | More by Dope

DCon

Missouri

4.15/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Enjoyed on-tap @ State & Lake (1st floor of the Wit) in Chicago, IL for $7.77 (unusual price! but dig it, just like FFF, very unusual brews). Tapped from the white handle w/ the FFF Joker on it & a Purple Crown on top into a 16oz Pint Glass.

Aroma- Strong citrus and hop. Not overpowering in the nose but very sharp and appropriate. Awesome!

Appearance- Received with 1 finger head that stays. Has a nice golden body with ingredient hanging around? Strange but cool! Leaves VERY thick lacing afterwards.

Flavor- The FFF normal APA! Great, easy drinking, and great character and complexity. Not as strong as their Alpha King but I'm guessing thats why they call it a "Mild Ale". Light Hop Bitterness on the finish.

Mouthfeel- Light Bodied but almost Light-Medium, Medium Carbonation, Smooth, and easy to drink (strange for style?).

Overall Impression- Awesome brew again from FFF! The apperance was funny seeing tons of things floating around and HOW the heck does a Hotel Bar in Chicago have FFF on-tap!?! Uh, thats what Rachael does best here! Good brew, Good Time, and would say I will be enjoying this again but may be trying more from FFF first before coming back to this one. Didn't blow me away or anything.

Serving type: on-tap

11-01-2011 21:41:50 | More by DCon

CHickman

New York

4.1/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours hazy amber copper color with a very nice 2 finger foamy off white head that faded slowly, leaving a foamy layer on top and great lacing coating the sides and leaving rings as it goes down.

Smells of citrus hops, floral hops, caramel, sweet malt, grains, biscuit, light grapefruit, pine cones and light fruit; the hop whiff up front faded quickly and this is an above average smelling beer that’s basic yet nice to inhale. Smells like a pale ale, and it’s mild, so I guess they got the aroma correct.

Tastes like a pale ale, with lightly toasted grains, biscuit, citrus hops, grapefruit, floral hops, caramel, sweet malt, pine cones, light fruit like lemon and a husky, earthy note like wheat or crackers. The hops and sweet malt balance out each other well, and the alcohol is completely hidden making this highly drinkable. Overall the flavor was good, and while the hops don’t dominate, they do add a nice herbal flavor that kept this in the range and taste of an APA style that I prefer.

Mouthfeel is very light and crisp with light carbonation, a light body that slides down slick and a slightly bitter finish that leaves a light caramel sweetness mixed with the hop bitterness.

A session beer for me and one that I’m very glad I was able to try; thanks to my man Justin for shipping these out to me last month. This beer went down very easy and I recommend trying it.

Serving type: bottle

11-01-2011 03:28:59 | More by CHickman

Ryan011235

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

On tap in a pint glass at Woodlands tavern on 9/28/11

Mostly clear, amber hue with a caramel turn. 1/4th inch head is cut down immediately to an even skim. An ok patch of lace holds on.

Simple, yet aromatic hop profile. Piney and a tad grassy with a decent citrus note - grapefruit and tangerine. Zesty. Smells resinous and oily. Clean; grainy malts stand aside. Quite nice.

It tastes almost as good. Nice amount of bitterness via pine with some citrus zest crackle to move it along. Grainy malts are mild and about as neutral as they come, aside from notions of crackers. Vibrant flavor. Hints of cotton candy sweetness as it warms.

The only downside is a thin feel; it lets the frisky carbonation get the best of it. Finishes with a quickly tapering bitterness.

This is very much an easy drinking beer. I was certainly happy to find it at my local bar.

Serving type: on-tap

10-24-2011 01:34:57 | More by Ryan011235

syrupjoe

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

12oz bottle into pint glass.

Pours a golden brown biscuit color with a 1 finger inner almond colored head. Big bubbles, no lacing.

Nose presents juicy flavors of dried mango and apricot with a bit of citrus and rosewater.

Taste is very bitter upfront, slightly sweet, with hints of caramel malt and resinous pine.

Moderate to light carbonation with a crisp and clean mouthfeel with a slight resinous stickiness.

Overall a great beer, nice balance of lightness and flavor. Not the best beer these guys make but definitely tasty!

Serving type: bottle

10-19-2011 00:17:49 | More by syrupjoe

JNewbs

Ohio

2.68/5  rDev -32%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Had this on tap at Lizardville in Bedford Hts, OH. I will preface this with the fact that they had the beer listed as an Amber Ale, not a Pale Ale (or Mild Ale, whatever that is).

A - The look fits the bill. Slightly orange-gold, tall white head with light lacing.

S - Nothing to write home about, the aroma of this beer was very ordinary. No powerful notes, but some light caramel maltiness.

T - Follows the nose. The flavor was very mild with no outstanding notes. It doesn't have much in the way of richness or malt that was on the nose. I drank it pretty quickly to get to the next beer - an unconscious habit I developed back in the Natty swilling days for beer that didn't taste good. When I realized what was happening, I knew this beer was going to get negative marks.

M - Relatively thin and uninspiring.

Not much to take "Pride" or "Joy" in about this beer. At least not to me. If you're looking for something easy drinking that won't take your attention away from conversation, this is it. If you're looking for something that will match the hype from the brewery and the wacky label, then it's not.

Serving type: on-tap

10-12-2011 13:41:55 | More by JNewbs

siege06nd

Virginia

4.1/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Courtesty of IrishColonial...thanks, Eric! Served in a nonic pint.

A: Pride & Joy is a hazy, sunset blonde colored brew. A quarter finger white head and some sticky lacing latch on to the glass. Looks pretty good for a mild ale.

S: Wow, very good. Some light pine and citrus hops. Light touches of sweet yeast and bready malt. Smells great.

T: Nice. Some sweet malt and lightly bittering hops with a sweet, citrusy finish. This one is a little past its prime (my bad), but it still tastes quite good. It's incredibly smooth and very well balanced.

M: Carbonation is spot on. Light doses of both malt and hops create what may be the perfect lawnmower and tailgate beer. Quite enjoyable.

O: Pride & Joy is great for what it is: a light, refreshing, standard mild ale. It's got bursts of hop presence that will entertain your inner beer geek but a light enough mouthfeel to keep it easily sessionable. Great job.

Serving type: bottle

10-09-2011 22:43:29 | More by siege06nd