Squatters Full Suspension Pale Ale - Utah Brewers Cooperative

WoodBrew

Illinois

3.45/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

The Full Suspension is a decent beer and one of the better offerings from this brewery. The color did not appeal to me, it was a cloudy light copper but had a decent white head that laced well. The nose carried pine and citrus and hints of spice. The taste started with pine and citrus flavors then turned dry on the pallet which to me turned the flavor to a slight spice. The mouthfeel was fine and could handle a coupel of these without issue. Certainly worth a try.

Serving type: on-tap

07-14-2011 23:49:30 | More by WoodBrew

NinetyNineBottles

Florida

3/5  rDev -17.6%

05-23-2013 22:56:13 | More by NinetyNineBottles

Kenzie

Utah

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

05-23-2013 06:14:27 | More by Kenzie

rmtaggart

North Dakota

4.75/5  rDev +30.5%

05-22-2013 16:43:58 | More by rmtaggart

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

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

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