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

caseymconley

Maine

4.78/5  rDev +28.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Drank this beer on tap on Dec. 12 in the brew pub in North Conway, N.H. Used to live in town and sought out the pub while visiting. Iron Mike IPA is in my opinion their signature brew -- at times it's so popular the place runs out until a new batch is ready.

In any case, the beer is extremely smooth, but with a nice hoppy kick. It's well-balanced and not overwhelming and mildly citrusy.

On par, I believe with any of the big boys in the IPA market -- (Sierra Nevada nationally, Shipyard, Geary's, locally) but has a uniqueness that sets it apart.

Wish they were big enough to bottle it so I could buy it in Portland, Maine. I love this beer and strongly recommend it.

Serving type: on-tap

12-16-2009 17:51:33 | More by caseymconley

Imstillthegman

Delaware

4/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to my buddy JD for this growler! I'm trying to convert him from macros and it might be working!

Pours a nice coppery-amber color with a solid one finger head of off-white bubbles. Leaves some good lacing.

The aroma was at first faint, but improved as the beer warmed. Nice citrus hop smell with some bready malts and a light caramel.

The flavor was a well balanced blend of citrus and floral hops with a good backbone slightly sweet malts.

Medium body, good carbonation...even though I was a bit worried when I first saw the growler. It was a short pour and I was afraid that maybe the cap had come loose during its travels. Very enjoyable, solid APA.

Serving type: growler

11-02-2009 12:37:54 | More by Imstillthegman

sethmeister

New Hampshire

3.9/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had this on tap at Moat Mountain 10/04.

Appearance was orange gold with a sticky off white head and excellent lace retention.

Scent was grapefruit hops and fresh bread.

Taste was a dominant crisp citrus, primarily grapefruit, hop flavor on a fresh malty bread base. Hints of pine resin. Nice clean finish. Very well balanced.

Prickly on the tip of tongue; creamy medium mouthfeel. Nice bitter finish.

Very good drinkability.

This is a very tasty American Pale Ale.

Serving type: on-tap

10-05-2008 23:14:31 | More by sethmeister

MrRetardedMonkey

New Hampshire

4.03/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a clear golden amber with a thick and creamy two-finger off-white head that fades slowly. Great retention and beautiful lacing.

Smell is rather faint, but it is mostly a blend of floral and citrus hops with some toasted grains and a hint of caramel in the background.

Taste starts with some earthy floral hops with a slight bitterness, and a grainy, slightly sweet malt background. Toasted bread and caramel lead into some citrus flavors before a dry, slightly bitter finish.

Medium-bodied mouthfeel with a crisp level of carbonation.

The Moat is my local watering hole and this is the beer that I drink 90% of the time I stop in. Near perfect drinkability for me, and a great APA.

Serving type: on-tap

07-20-2008 17:49:34 | More by MrRetardedMonkey

NJpadreFan

New Jersey

3.53/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Moat Mountain- Iron Mike Pale Ale

A- Very good bright cloudy orange with a thick head. Light lacing.
S- Iced Tea, Grapefruit, and lemon rind.
T- Sweet caramel malt with citrus rind and tea leaves.
M- Creamy malt hits you first with a slight intensifing bitter citrus finish.

Overall- Quite enjoyable and definitely recommended if you're ever up near Mt. Washington.

Serving type: on-tap

06-26-2008 20:25:59 | More by NJpadreFan

plaid75

New York

4/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured a light copper hue with a one finger foamy white head. There was good retention and lacing.

The smell featured a an oily citrus hop with hints of sweet orange.

The taste was rather well balanced and consisted of a juicy hop and a grainy malt. Good residual bitterness.

The mouthfeel wa sofa verage fullness with a dry finish.

Overall a very enjoyable APA. A good example of the style.

Serving type: growler

07-23-2007 16:11:34 | More by plaid75

mschofield

Massachusetts

3.9/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a clear copper-amber, topped with a one finger light tan head. Rings of lace left behind with wisps of webs connecting them.
Citrus and toffee aroma.
Nice hoppy taste, although the bittering hops aren't as strong as the taste would imply. Citrus - grapefruit, herbs, tea, toffee.
Medium bodied, easy drinking nicely balanced APA.

Serving type: on-tap

09-17-2004 21:07:32 | More by mschofield

Truh

New Hampshire

3.88/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Smelted some ore with this one on 6/19/204 at the Blue Mermaid in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 16-oz. pour in a shaker glass.

Small, creamy initial head which set up with huge craters which recessed to a stringy chain as the offer’s level grew increasingly shorter. Mellow gold hue with a slight haze, but mostly clear when held up to the afternoon’s fading sun. Plentiful, strong hop character is pronounced in the bouquet, with some clover aspects slipping their way through the voluminous hop trellises. On taste, this was even-handed in all respects for the profile – not overly hopped and at the same time a fine balance of malt. This is one I would definitely consider for sessioning with friends.

Serving type: on-tap

08-23-2004 20:52:10 | More by Truh

goz

Massachusetts

3.83/5  rDev +3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap at the brewery: A good pale ale. Deep golden pour, small white head that laces a little. Aroma is a little citrus, pine, and hops. A well balanced drink, with an initial malty goodness, followed by a nice hop bitterness that lingers on for a bit.

Serving type: on-tap

01-17-2003 06:40:43 | More by goz

BillyBrew

Maine

4.1/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A very solid pale. Deep golden colour with a sticky, tight head that laces and swirls throughout. Strong hop oil nose and lesser citrus-fruit scents. Strong oily hops with balancing crystal malts. Great bite and body combination. Also a bit o' citrus. Solid medium body with a rough carbonated edge and dry hopping.

A great American plae with its bite and body matchup. Dry, clean finish. Very solid. Cheers!

Serving type: on-tap

10-06-2002 17:48:44 | More by BillyBrew