Moat Iron Mike Pale Ale - Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.

dasenebler

Maine

3.1/5  rDev -16.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

24oz can, no dates.

Pours a hazy amber with a thick off-white head. Great lacing, solid retention.

The aroma is somewhat fruity, though not in a hoppy way. More of a yeasty thing. Otherwise very clean.

Flavor is on the maltier side for an APA, needs more hops. I don't think I'm drinking this beer at its peak, but there's no way of knowing without a date code on the can. Some slightly spicy and fruity hop flavor, but not much. Clean and drinkable, and not terribly exciting. Moutfeel is natural and smooth, medium-low carbonation.

As far as Pale Ales go, this beer is slightly above-average, but I can't really give it above a 3.0 overall. Probably better fresh.

Serving type: can

02-04-2012 23:54:12 | More by dasenebler

jgammoniv

Maine

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

05-17-2013 03:00:06 | More by jgammoniv

jlogan7

Maine

4/5  rDev +7.2%

05-06-2013 00:27:27 | More by jlogan7

Rekrule

Massachusetts

2.75/5  rDev -26.3%

04-21-2013 04:34:34 | More by Rekrule

jmilo64

Maine

3/5  rDev -19.6%

04-14-2013 01:27:41 | More by jmilo64

603beerlovah

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

03-28-2013 15:09:18 | More by 603beerlovah

Duhast500

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

03-07-2013 06:25:36 | More by Duhast500

jderosia603

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

02-24-2013 18:22:57 | More by jderosia603

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

3.88/5  rDev +4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

From BeerAdvocate magazine Issue #63 (Apr 2012):

LOOK: Pale amber, thick suds

SMELL: Orange zest, mild caramel, leafy hops, bready, dried grass, faint peppercorn, kumquats

TASTE: Smooth, assertive hop bitterness, citric rind, toasted grain, dusty hay, yeast, faint esters, pear juice, faint mint, crackers; dry, hoppy finish

A solid go at the crowded APA style, and a few steps ahead of the middle of the pack. The 24-ounce can format sets its self apart from all other canned craft beers we know of. A good quaff—pull the big mugs out for this one.

Serving type: can

02-14-2013 00:44:48 | More by BeerAdvocate

Proclarush

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

01-19-2013 18:40:26 | More by Proclarush

rusty3335

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +7.2%

01-15-2013 17:02:45 | More by rusty3335

Duesler

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%

01-15-2013 15:24:40 | More by Duesler

BeerCosmonaut

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

01-05-2013 21:16:31 | More by BeerCosmonaut

mattparsons

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

12-30-2012 00:05:25 | More by mattparsons

verdict603

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +7.2%

12-15-2012 06:48:01 | More by verdict603

irishevans

Alaska

4/5  rDev +7.2%

12-01-2012 03:11:27 | More by irishevans

ScaryEd

New Hampshire

3/5  rDev -19.6%

11-12-2012 01:14:48 | More by ScaryEd

cfalovo97

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev -19.6%

11-06-2012 19:40:54 | More by cfalovo97

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +7.2%

11-04-2012 03:53:44 | More by t0rin0

Gregwa

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

11-02-2012 00:34:31 | More by Gregwa

dunix

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

10-29-2012 14:14:58 | More by dunix

loupap

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +7.2%

10-11-2012 01:24:43 | More by loupap

Cavanaghty

Maine

3.03/5  rDev -18.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

On tap in a sample glass.

Appearance: Copper color with a white head.

Smell: Flowery like smell with sweet citrus and hops.

Mouthfeel/Taste: Medium to light bodied. Taste was really just some bittersweet hops.

Overall: It was an ok beer, but nothing really special.

Serving type: on-tap

10-08-2012 22:36:51 | More by Cavanaghty

sdaly3

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

10-08-2012 17:38:25 | More by sdaly3

jski

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +7.2%

10-04-2012 20:20:49 | More by jski