Whale's Tale Pale Ale - Cisco Brewers Inc.

chodinheaven

Maryland

3.63/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A bit hazy in this light amber ale with a medium sized white and seafoamy head on top that dissapates pretty quickly. It does leave some snakey lacing. The aroma is a bit musty and fruity, apricots coming to mind as well as orange rind and tangerines. Pleasant aroma even with the mustyish smell, which isn't overpowering at all. More of a hint.

Caramelly and biscuity malts up front that form a base for the other flavors of the beer. Light to medium body that works for the style, but doesn't really satisfy overall. The mustiness does come through a bit in the taste as well, as subtle as the aroma, but leaving a somewhat odd aftertaste. Tangerine taste comes out a bit, but not in abundance. The citrusy hops come in at the end with a bit more than slight bitterness and a touch of grapefruit, cleaning out most of the other flavors. Dryish finish with that odd aftertaste that doesn't really do much for me.

Not a bad beer overall, easy to drink and pretty classic to style. Not one that I would seek out however. Just a bit lackluster in this tasting, but don't let that stop you from trying it.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2012 03:29:49 | More by chodinheaven

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-18-2013 21:36:25 | More by jbarletto

mrskunk

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-17-2013 22:03:33 | More by mrskunk

russpowell

Oklahoma

3.3/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Pours honey colored with 2 fingers of cream colored head. Average head retention & lacing

S: Pears, not much else

T: Follows the nose, plus a touch of breadyness, some woody hops as well. More pears, plus caramel & dryness as this warms. Finishes fruitty, dry with a touch of caramel

MF: Light/medium bodied, firm carbonation, alright balance

This is a passable EPA, but nothing to get excited about

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 02:11:08 | More by russpowell

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-17-2013 01:35:36 | More by SmellsofMahagony

Carpentiere

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-16-2013 12:21:27 | More by Carpentiere

Teddy-Pickles

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

05-16-2013 11:48:47 | More by Teddy-Pickles

milkbone_underwear

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

05-14-2013 02:57:08 | More by milkbone_underwear

bushwack

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-11-2013 02:28:26 | More by bushwack

kylehay2004

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-10-2013 23:20:02 | More by kylehay2004

eawolff99

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-10-2013 16:22:21 | More by eawolff99

enelson

Illinois

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-08-2013 14:33:13 | More by enelson

beernads

Florida

3/5  rDev -18.7%

05-08-2013 09:14:49 | More by beernads

notchucknorris

California

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

05-07-2013 14:13:21 | More by notchucknorris

dphillips

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-05-2013 11:58:20 | More by dphillips

kp29

Arizona

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

05-05-2013 03:45:47 | More by kp29

bruindre

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-04-2013 18:05:56 | More by bruindre

Hopstout

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -18.7%

05-04-2013 02:06:12 | More by Hopstout

smiga

New Jersey

3.7/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

12oz bottle poured into a .5l glass.

A: Amber-orange in color with mahogany hues. clear with white head that is foamy, creamy, and rocky. OK head retention, excellent lacing. Good appearance.

S: Mild. Bready. Toast w/ hints of caramel and toffee. balanced by hops, lemon and citrus. Complex includes grass and oil and richness.

T: Initial caramel and toffee. Fresh bread and coffee. Earthy, grassy hops in background. Modest bitterness, tea-like. Semi-dry finish with soothing caramel, fresh bread, and bitter hops.

M: Medium bodied, creamy. Moderately low carbonation.

O: The malt is balanced by the hops. It's a good beer. I found it sessionable. Good first beer of evening or with pub fare and comfort foods. *(grilled burger on pretzel roll, heirloom tomato, grilled peppers, garlic, asparagus, mushrooms)

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 00:19:09 | More by smiga

Lovely85

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-01-2013 00:01:59 | More by Lovely85

nickfl

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

04-30-2013 23:54:40 | More by nickfl

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

04-29-2013 06:22:47 | More by Kelp

nheinzie57

Illinois

2.25/5  rDev -39%

04-28-2013 21:27:24 | More by nheinzie57

golfchance

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

04-25-2013 20:53:15 | More by golfchance

ackbarleywine

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +28.7%

04-24-2013 19:18:09 | More by ackbarleywine