Whale's Tale Pale Ale - Cisco Brewers Inc.

Todd

Massachusetts

3.88/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had this at Bukowski's in Boston, MA. A very nice brew with a very bready character, smooth caramel and ample sweetness. Fruity sweetness rides along the beer's backbone. Hop bitterness is low, just enough to balance.

I'd definitely have this again on-tap, and in fact prefer it over the bottle.

Serving type: on-tap

06-28-2002 05:02:01 | More by Todd

JimGlonke

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-19-2013 21:42:30 | More by JimGlonke

Jsmercer

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-16-2013 02:52:44 | More by Jsmercer

MPSTARR

Florida

3/5  rDev -18.5%

06-13-2013 01:54:52 | More by MPSTARR

ghowehattrick

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-10-2013 15:16:51 | More by ghowehattrick

EatonHops

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-10-2013 00:50:32 | More by EatonHops

Conceptuallogic

New York

4.25/5  rDev +15.5%

06-06-2013 17:45:13 | More by Conceptuallogic

cjs61679

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

06-06-2013 05:23:27 | More by cjs61679

MAUEX_MFA

Rhode Island

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

06-05-2013 23:41:21 | More by MAUEX_MFA

Mullen2525

Massachusetts

3.39/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A- Poured into a Wachusett Octoberfest glass with a very thin head, very little retention and no lacing. Clean and clear, with a burnt orange tinge.

S- Earthy with a bit of citrus peel, presumably from the hops.

T- Tastes like it smells earthy with a hint of citrus on the back end that balances the overall bready taste.

M- Smooth to start, dry on the back end.

O- Solid Pale. Great alternative to over citrus peeled summer beers.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2013 23:21:34 | More by Mullen2525

pin

Australia

3/5  rDev -18.5%

06-04-2013 17:14:57 | More by pin

zekeman17

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +8.7%

06-02-2013 02:52:41 | More by zekeman17

Andrew041180

Massachusetts

3.7/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Note: I poured two cans after dinner this evening. The two pours showed different qualities in the appearance. I did a better job with the first pour and will rate the beer based on the better pour.

A - Two fingers of head that showed well-above-average retention. Really thick creamy head that maintained all the way to the bottom. Really nice lacing on the glass throughout. I would call the color a deep copper, someone also mentioned mahogany notes, which I agree with.

S - I rarely pick up strong scents from pale ales and don't give them much thought. I don't remember anything special here.

T - Initial hop bitterness that mellows quickly into a smooth malty medley. I think the main thing I picked up was a toffee flavor. Malt breadiness is definitely prevalent here and works well.

M - Nice light to medium bodied pale. I would have found it odd had it been lighter or heavier.

O - Just a quality beer. Nothing that blows me away, but something that I would enjoy drinking pretty much any time.

Serving type: can

06-02-2013 01:14:04 | More by Andrew041180

tbeer40

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-31-2013 23:43:38 | More by tbeer40

ExtraStout

Massachusetts

3.41/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Had this on tap at the Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod.

Pours a rather murky amber-brown with almost no head. Mild, spotty lacing.

Aroma is caramel malty with some fruity tones and a fair amount of citrusy hops.

Slightly sweet and caramel malty upfront with a nice fruitiness. Leads into a medium bitterness and fair amount of citrusy hop flavors. Finishes a bit sweet and malty.

Medium body, low carbonation.

Overall, a rather tasty APA that shows some balance and doesn't eclipse the malt with hops - not that there's anything wrong with that.

Serving type: on-tap

05-31-2013 01:57:47 | More by ExtraStout

jbar920

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +22.3%

05-29-2013 19:31:21 | More by jbar920

naturallight1

Nevada

4/5  rDev +8.7%

05-27-2013 23:04:37 | More by naturallight1

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-27-2013 16:03:52 | More by InspectorBob

briandaube

Delaware

4/5  rDev +8.7%

05-27-2013 02:19:36 | More by briandaube

gtermi

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-26-2013 18:48:07 | More by gtermi

jaswilson2

South Carolina

3/5  rDev -18.5%

05-25-2013 01:56:24 | More by jaswilson2

beertardis

Rhode Island

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

05-23-2013 17:11:42 | More by beertardis

JF1917

Georgia

3/5  rDev -18.5%

05-22-2013 22:50:32 | More by JF1917

Rdc67

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -18.5%

05-22-2013 19:31:28 | More by Rdc67

naphi23

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

05-20-2013 22:11:27 | More by naphi23