Whale's Tale Pale Ale - Cisco Brewers Inc.

diddly

New York

3.48/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a bottle into a shaker pint.

Good color for a pale ale, deep amber; head is off white with good retention.

Aroma is not as strong as would be expected - hops are there, but not as much as anticipated or desired.

Taste is pretty hoppy and nice, with decent balance of malty flavors. Some bready flavor comes through, as expected in a pale ale. Hops seem more piney than floral, however.

Mouthfeel is medium-bodied.

Overall a nice, if average, pale ale. I'm not sure I had the freshest of bottles, so the aroma and taste may be a little off.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2011 04:43:12 | More by diddly

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