Galaxy Pale Ale - New England Brewing Co.

PicoPapa

Connecticut

4.13/5  rDev -4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

On tap. Pours a murky burnt orange color with an inch of thick, frothy head that dissipates very slowly. Fair amount of lacing. Great aromas of citrus and tropical fruits, namely orange and pineapple. Taste is more citrus than tropical fruits with some yeast as well. Orange peel finish. Fair amount of bitterness. Pretty heavy mouthfeel for the style. I also never would have guessed that the ABV is below 5. This reminds me a bit of 668. Overall, NebCo continues to impress.

Serving type: on-tap

04-11-2012 20:03:38 | More by PicoPapa

ScottieD

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-19-2013 18:48:01 | More by ScottieD

bpk59

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

06-15-2013 17:31:54 | More by bpk59

BGsWo22

New York

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

06-07-2013 22:54:08 | More by BGsWo22

jaxon53

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-26-2013 13:44:57 | More by jaxon53

whatsgoody

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-21-2013 02:26:21 | More by whatsgoody

Mersh

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-18-2013 14:14:06 | More by Mersh

Saltee

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -7%

05-18-2013 02:19:22 | More by Saltee

Emkehr

Connecticut

2/5  rDev -53.5%

05-17-2013 17:03:59 | More by Emkehr

oldvines

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-16-2013 11:26:49 | More by oldvines

duobob

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-16-2013 03:04:33 | More by duobob

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

First had: on tap at NEBCO

Hazy orange-amber pour, with a nice puff of white head that retained well and laced the glass. Obviously showcasing Galaxy hops, with a nice dose of citrus zest in the nose. More citrus in the taste, lemon and orange pith/zest, piney bitterness, with a somewhat muted malt base, a tad grainy. Medium body, crisp and enjoyable. A pretty basic APA, but solid and tasty nonetheless.

Serving type: on-tap

05-15-2013 02:13:05 | More by Rifugium

slim2043

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

05-12-2013 14:53:07 | More by slim2043

oldedog

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

05-12-2013 12:46:28 | More by oldedog

scotv

New York

4/5  rDev -7%

05-11-2013 22:37:16 | More by scotv

Pinche_Oso

California

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-10-2013 06:45:03 | More by Pinche_Oso

hit728

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -7%

05-09-2013 22:05:34 | More by hit728

tubeman

New York

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-08-2013 21:43:30 | More by tubeman

PrimeBeer

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-03-2013 05:18:38 | More by PrimeBeer

CharlatanSin

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

04-27-2013 13:11:02 | More by CharlatanSin

Curt1

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

04-26-2013 23:54:31 | More by Curt1

Bizoneill

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

04-26-2013 15:31:21 | More by Bizoneill

cfrances33

Illinois

4.39/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

32oz growler poured into Hill Farmstead stem.

Pour: Completely clear golden orange with three fingers of eggshell colored, puffy head. Solid lacing throughout the glass, and the head retains well.

Smell: Lots of bright grapefruit, citrus, and resin up front. A touch of honey malt. Really powerful nose given only being 4.8%.

Taste: Follows through with more citrus and pine. The pine is in no way too strong, just a nice resinous dankness - this is a citrus bomb first and foremost. More of the biscuity, honey maltiness from the nose, but just enough to provide a light balance. Finishes bitter with citrus.

Mouthfeel: Packs a heavier punch than I expected... a really nice bitterness throughout, that lingers well. Rather refreshing, with a nice body thanks to the doughiness.

Overall: Really nice, clean drinking IPA. Drinks similar to Zombie Dust (clichéd, yes), but a touch less aggressive, and with familiar galaxy flavors instead of citra.

Serving type: growler

04-25-2013 17:45:29 | More by cfrances33

brentblack1

New York

4/5  rDev -7%

04-23-2013 23:55:17 | More by brentblack1

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

04-21-2013 04:07:55 | More by DrunkinYogi