Flying Jenny Extra Pale Ale - Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island

Dizbro21

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -18.5%

10-07-2012 21:20:00 | More by Dizbro21

lucas1801

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-15-2013 02:55:14 | More by lucas1801

DerekMorgan

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -6%

05-15-2013 02:50:32 | More by DerekMorgan

Roguer

Connecticut

3.24/5  rDev -18.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

A - Very nice clarity, coppery and clear. Little carbonation. Head was off-white and quickly dissipated, leaving a decent amount of lacing.

S - Bright and hoppy, hints of citrus, certainly grapefruit.

T - The flavor didn't really live up to the reputation or the scent. Grapefruit peel was highlighted, but there was little to no sugar to balance it out. It's not exactly a hop bomb, but when hops are the only dominant trait, without any significant balance, the consumer loses out. The only other flavors I noted were some slight pepper.

M - Mediocre, not terrible. You can definitely down this beer in volume, if that's what you prefer, but I found that it seemed a little too bubbly or alcohol-y to savor and swish around in the mouth. A little thicker, better feel might have allowed me to savor individual flavors better, instead of the immediate bitter, peel flavor on the tongue.

O - Not bad, by any means, and very drinkable. I just can't see picking this beer over any established IPA. This beer was talked up to me as a decent IPA (vice an APA or EPA), and after trying it, I agree: it has a similar flavor profile to a "decent" IPA. It's not bad, but it's not anything special. I won't mind ordering it at the bar, but I won't buy it in the bottle, or go out of my way to drink it.

Serving type: on-tap

05-15-2013 01:37:17 | More by Roguer

hogansct

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -6%

05-13-2013 17:06:25 | More by hogansct

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -31.1%

05-12-2013 10:37:16 | More by ejimhof

dancaplette

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

05-09-2013 21:30:16 | More by dancaplette

SunDevilBeer

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -18.5%

05-06-2013 13:02:29 | More by SunDevilBeer

HoistinBrews

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-05-2013 22:50:12 | More by HoistinBrews

Dools9

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-05-2013 03:15:20 | More by Dools9

pjs234

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-02-2013 02:55:27 | More by pjs234

PrimScrewhead

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev -6%

04-30-2013 00:24:59 | More by PrimScrewhead

EnronCFO

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +0.3%

04-29-2013 00:14:23 | More by EnronCFO

kaelingirl

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

04-22-2013 12:53:32 | More by kaelingirl

smcolw

Massachusetts

3.7/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Cloudy amber color. Modest head from a vigorous pour. Little lace (a couple of spots).

Predominantly hop pellet aroma. Appealing, yet one dimensional.

Lightly toasted malt flavor up front. Good hop kick in the swallow. Lingering black pepper aftertaste. Full body and above average carbonation. Long lasting bitter aftertaste.

Serving type: can

04-21-2013 17:38:13 | More by smcolw

mostpoetsdo

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +0.3%

03-31-2013 14:37:49 | More by mostpoetsdo

musicsherlock

New York

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

03-28-2013 21:26:50 | More by musicsherlock

Celtics76

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

03-26-2013 19:14:49 | More by Celtics76

xacidx

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +0.3%

03-07-2013 21:48:40 | More by xacidx

aslamm75

Indiana

3/5  rDev -24.8%

02-19-2013 00:50:29 | More by aslamm75

tone77

Pennsylvania

3.74/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Thanks to the legendary woodychandler for this beer. Poured from a 12 oz. can. Has a dark golden color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is very hoppy, almost IPA like. Taste is hops, pine, a touch of citrus, lots of hoppy goodness, kind of lacking in malts. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is a solid beer.

Serving type: can

02-16-2013 15:41:27 | More by tone77

woodychandler

Pennsylvania

4.31/5  rDev +8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

The CANQuest (TM) CANtinues its salute to New England in the aftermath of Winter Storm Nemo! I scored a sixer of this last weekend while in West Warwick to visit my buddy.

From the CAN: "Raise high the Flying Jenny!"; "Our Extra Pale Ale is brewed with a generous mix of Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus hops for their complex citrusy and spicy flavors and aromas. Then, as an extra finishing touch, we dry hop with select Cascade and leave unfiltered to fully unfurl the taste. Hope you enjoy our EPA."; "[undersigned Jen and Alan]".

The Crack revealed another brimful craft CAN. I always feel like I am getting a Baker's Dozen when that happens. The inverted Glug threatened to be too much for my glass so I backed off and allowed it to settle somewhat. Easily two fingers of dense, tawny head sat above the beer with about two fingers of liquid still in the CAN. Color was a very hazy deep-amber, which was to be expected, given that it was left unfiltered. The nose reminded me of the cartoon with the frog, the kangaroo and the rabbit - lots of hops! Just as advertised, it had both a peppery spiciness and a grapefruit citrusiness to it. Mouthfeel was medium and the hops were actually jolting on the tongue and I mean that in a good way. Perhaps "riotous" might have been a better term, but either way, nothing was being held back. Where is the demarcation line between APA and IPA? This could have been either and as a self-avowed hophead, I was in love. The hops scrubbed away the weak, dead and dying taste buds from my tongue, leaving me with a fresh palate. Finish was gaspingly dry, not for the faint of heart. The reviewer who drank it straight from the CAN must have been panting for water afterwards. The lacing that remained as the head fell was sticky and will require a jackhammer to remove.

Serving type: can

02-10-2013 23:22:54 | More by woodychandler

BColton1

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

02-07-2013 14:41:27 | More by BColton1

HopLuva

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

01-26-2013 16:16:03 | More by HopLuva

jmich24

Michigan

4/5  rDev +0.3%

01-24-2013 20:22:51 | More by jmich24