Galaxy Pale Ale - New England Brewing Co.

RonfromJersey

New Jersey

4.48/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Growler from the brewery.

Hazy chilly looking yellow gold body. Level snow white head. Good lacing.

Big enticing, inviting fresh citrus aroma. Oranges, lemons, and more.

Hint of sweet malt slips by fleetingly, quickly overwhelmed by fresh juicy sunny citrus. Nice lemon accents. Hop love nip at the swallow that lingers long into the afterglow.

Beer dances along the tongue like Fred Astaire.

A terrific light and fresh tasting pale ale which would be a great spring/summer seasonal.

Serving type: growler

10-25-2012 03:52:42 | More by RonfromJersey

whatsgoody

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

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

Mersh

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-18-2013 14:14:06 | More by Mersh

Saltee

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-18-2013 02:19:22 | More by Saltee

Emkehr

Connecticut

2/5  rDev -53.4%

05-17-2013 17:03:59 | More by Emkehr

oldvines

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

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

duobob

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-16-2013 03:04:33 | More by duobob

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%
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 +10.7%

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

oldedog

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-12-2013 12:46:28 | More by oldedog

scotv

New York

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-11-2013 22:37:16 | More by scotv

Pinche_Oso

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

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

hit728

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-09-2013 22:05:34 | More by hit728

tubeman

New York

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-08-2013 21:43:30 | More by tubeman

PrimeBeer

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

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

CharlatanSin

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

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

Curt1

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

04-26-2013 23:54:31 | More by Curt1

Bizoneill

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

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

cfrances33

Illinois

4.39/5  rDev +2.3%
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 -6.8%

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

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

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

ManMoosePig

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

04-20-2013 22:10:30 | More by ManMoosePig

thegerm87

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -6.8%

04-20-2013 03:43:09 | More by thegerm87

dcguitar

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

04-04-2013 19:38:24 | More by dcguitar

CTJman

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

04-03-2013 01:14:42 | More by CTJman