Squatters Full Suspension Pale Ale - Utah Brewers Cooperative

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.63/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Beer #17 in my great Utah Brew Hunt.

There are a lot more malts on this than I would have anticipated, or wanted really. Turns into this too tangy kind of production that just doesn't have the right kind of balance for the style. I mean, it's drinkable, but the high level of malts just push it to a level that doesn't really work for me. The nose on it was really awesome, for the first few minutes at least.

Serving type: bottle

09-11-2012 02:13:47 | More by RblWthACoz

kylemckinnis

Oregon

3/5  rDev -17.6%

05-18-2013 01:58:49 | More by kylemckinnis

Beerandraiderfan

Nevada

2.88/5  rDev -20.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3

Cool orange color, thought the color would be so much lighter. Developed a thick, long lasting off white head on it, about 1" in depth. Aroma was lacking in the hops department, but landed squarely in caramel range. A treat to those who want a malt centered aroma pale ale, a disappointment for those who want more of an aromatic hop experience.

Taste, lots more of the caramel and a slight hop bitterness vibe that contributes hardly anything in the taste aspect of a hop. The malt flavor is still toasty, and lighter than one would expect to create such an impressive orange color throughout the beer's life. The yeast has kind of a chewy/sticky on your teeth vibe going.

This is like a pale ale for those who are against hops and alcohol. I think the mild toastiness and the malt flavor is what saves this, but it isn't exciting, and the flavor it does have going for it is not what I want to be the 'star' of the show, I'd rather it be in a supporting role.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 15:29:56 | More by Beerandraiderfan

EyePeeAyBryan

Arizona

4.5/5  rDev +23.6%

04-03-2013 23:02:04 | More by EyePeeAyBryan

ltdantheman

Georgia

4/5  rDev +9.9%

03-28-2013 15:30:41 | More by ltdantheman

jamesDaExMoBeerGuy

Utah

4/5  rDev +9.9%

03-04-2013 21:11:03 | More by jamesDaExMoBeerGuy

Justin_Neff

Ohio

3.24/5  rDev -11%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

12 oz bottle, "born" 11/06/12 - so not super fresh by any means.

A: Pours a cloudy dark orange color. 2 finger head that is a mix between fluffy and fizzy. From appearance it looks very carbonated.

S: Smells very bready. Strong malt character. Definitely hoppy as well. Some citrus notes - orange peel.

T: Hop character is very mild, as is the bitterness. The bread/biscuit malt character is prominent. Not much sweetness. Not much anything to be honest. Very bland and boring.

M: light body. High carbonation. Good creaminess.

O: Very average. Good if you're looking for a sixer you could smash in an hour. Granted, this wasn't fresh, but I prefer more flavor in my beer.

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2013 00:43:51 | More by Justin_Neff

Bear1964

Nebraska

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

02-03-2013 20:03:05 | More by Bear1964

runfoodrun

Minnesota

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

01-27-2013 02:54:35 | More by runfoodrun

Brewman7284

Connecticut

5/5  rDev +37.4%

01-07-2013 17:00:36 | More by Brewman7284

Jovian

Utah

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

12-02-2012 02:09:41 | More by Jovian

bostonryan

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +9.9%

11-28-2012 22:45:09 | More by bostonryan

jpro

South Carolina

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

Had on-tap at Squatters Pub in SLC.

A: rusty orange and cloudy; cream head leaves a nice amount of webby lace while managing some good retention.

S: light grapefruit rind; not much malt aroma; pretty big hop aroma for a 4% beer.

T: grapefruity hops... cascade/chinook - esque; light caramel malt is there - barely; lacks a little complexity but not bad; has a slight gummy / sorghum taste on the end.

M: light-bodied; moderate carbonation; a tad thin and watery.

O: good for what it is - a 4% American pale ale. I'd have it again, for sure.

*from notes - 9/30/12

Serving type: on-tap

11-15-2012 16:09:37 | More by jpro

alva7172

Utah

4.5/5  rDev +23.6%

10-15-2012 16:17:20 | More by alva7172

elihull

Utah

3.75/5  rDev +3%

10-07-2012 19:26:25 | More by elihull

mhaugo

California

4.8/5  rDev +31.9%
look: 3 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

On draft at the SLC airport.
Appearance: Hazy copper with a nice, thick crown of foam.
Smell: Like walking through a field of grapefruit trees on the day of harvest. Absolutely amazing.
Taste: Definitely hop forward, but balanced with precision. Just enough malt to keep it interesting. Citrusy and clean with a sweet, lingering grapefruit finish.
Mouthfeel: Light and crisp. The carbonation keeps things moving and it has the good sense not to overstay its welcome.
Overall: I can’t understand why this isn’t one of the most sought after sessionable pale ales in the country. It’s brilliant.

Serving type: on-tap

10-07-2012 17:04:27 | More by mhaugo

notthepeeber

California

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

10-07-2012 07:11:22 | More by notthepeeber

mcsauter82

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +3%

09-18-2012 16:42:17 | More by mcsauter82

thiskid

2.5/5  rDev -31.3%

08-25-2012 21:22:33 | More by thiskid

jtd335

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

08-17-2012 23:11:51 | More by jtd335

ColSanders123

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

07-07-2012 20:54:11 | More by ColSanders123

DavoleBomb

Ohio

2.3/5  rDev -36.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Poured into a pint glass.

4.0 A: Moderately hazed dark orange color. Two fingers of off-white, creamy/frothy head. Retention is above average and a good sized ring of lacing is left.

3.0 S: Lightly toasty with a light crystal malt component. Light herbal and earthy hoppiness. Maybe a touch soapy. Not a lot of going on here.

2.0 T: Much soapier than the nose suggested. Surprising breadiness presumably mainly from the yeast. Mild bitterness without really any hop flavor. Tastes empty.

2.0 M: Lighter to lighter medium body. Moderate carbonation. Chewy from the yeast. Lacking all creaminess.

2.0 D: Not my favorite pale ale. Lacking flavor and a good mouthfeel.

Serving type: bottle

07-03-2012 02:08:53 | More by DavoleBomb

Maximusmaximus

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

06-28-2012 02:35:34 | More by Maximusmaximus

hockenbeer

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

06-15-2012 01:25:11 | More by hockenbeer

ZethOfTheNorth

Louisiana

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

06-01-2012 22:37:32 | More by ZethOfTheNorth