Dry Hopped Pale Ale - Bent River Brewing Company

jgarvis

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

09-04-2012 23:34:07 | More by jgarvis

MADJACK05

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-03-2013 22:24:05 | More by MADJACK05

Ginepiece

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

04-29-2013 02:55:36 | More by Ginepiece

MarshMan71

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

03-19-2013 18:55:04 | More by MarshMan71

Herky21

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -15.5%

03-04-2013 12:31:31 | More by Herky21

Lionhawk

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

11-14-2012 19:19:10 | More by Lionhawk

deuceduce

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

10-06-2012 00:55:53 | More by deuceduce

beerandtheghost

Illinois

1/5  rDev -75.8%

09-23-2012 01:02:32 | More by beerandtheghost

schoolboy

Ohio

4.28/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Of the five or so Bent River's I tried on my one and only trip to the Quad Cities, this was by far the best. I had two of them. The dry hopped had been recommended so I bought it first. After tasting several others I bought the second pint of the same.

It has a cool, orangey, cloudy appearance. It's APA over-the-topness is done up just right. Well (off) balanced. It's nice and bitter and fragrant, etc.

If I had stayed for a third beer it probably would have been another of the same. Well done.

Serving type: on-tap

09-01-2012 21:12:41 | More by schoolboy

egrace84

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

04-19-2012 19:02:36 | More by egrace84

muddyh2oblues

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

04-15-2012 20:36:49 | More by muddyh2oblues

Duff27

Illinois

4/5  rDev -3.4%

04-11-2012 00:02:07 | More by Duff27

AceMan

Illinois

4/5  rDev -3.4%

11-28-2011 01:43:33 | More by AceMan

Listers

Illinois

5/5  rDev +20.8%

11-27-2011 22:53:56 | More by Listers

jackpritchard

Hawaii

5/5  rDev +20.8%

11-20-2011 19:37:18 | More by jackpritchard

davesway10

Iowa

5/5  rDev +20.8%

11-20-2011 17:05:18 | More by davesway10

logmacschlog15

Iowa

4.3/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Pours a little under an inch of white, creamy head. Dark-gold, straw color with tiny streams of carbonation.

Smell: A big burst of juicy, citrus hops hits the nose first, followed by a subtle sweetness from the malt.

Taste: Fresh grapefruit/citrus hops. Tastes like cascades to me. The subtle, caramel sweetness of the malt is there, but it allows the hops to take front stage. There is also a nice bitter bite on the finish which is followed by a pleasant pine aftertaste. Very, very, tastey!

Mouthfeel: A lighter, medium body with delicate carbonation that makes for a smooth drinking Pale Ale.

Drinkability: This is a really refreshing pale ale. The fruity hops and the minimal bitterness make it very hard to stop drinking.

Serving type: growler

03-05-2011 03:57:14 | More by logmacschlog15

cdkrenz

Wisconsin

4.58/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A - Near bright orange body topped by a white head, sticky in nature, and standing just less than an inch tall.

S - The pungent aroma of cascade hops fill the air when the brew is placed on the bar.

T - The strong piney flavor of hops are fantastic, even at a minimal IBU level of 45.

M - The brew is smooth and thick as it goes down all too well. The remnants of each sip are evident on my lips in a sticky residue.

~ This is a very good beer. I strongly recomend everyone try this beer. I will certainly seek this pale ale out again the next time I'm in the Moline area.

Serving type: on-tap

02-13-2011 16:31:06 | More by cdkrenz

emerge077

Illinois

3.9/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had a pint today at the brewpub. Menu said it was dry hopped with cascade. Definitiely a citrus flavor there.

Hazy orange. Half inch cap of foam that stuck around. Tea-like aroma with a hint of hoppy citrus rind. Somewhat malty. Bready and lightly citrusy flavor with mild bitterness. Like a hop tea, not all that pungent or potent, but easy drinking. Medium bodied and sessionable for sure. Could use more definition and punched up hops. Despite that it's an enjoyable beer to drink.

Serving type: on-tap

08-22-2010 05:37:28 | More by emerge077

mynie

Indiana

4.47/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours dark amber orange, very hazy, with a remarkably retentive white head. Very nice.

Smells of sticky citrus cascade hops, very strong, against a strong, biscuit malt background.

Tastes wonderful smooth. Big grapefruit and orange hops moving into a more pine resin taste and then sliding wonderfully into a heavy caramel and bread dough malt finish. Superbly hoppy, perfectly balanced.

What an impressive beer!

Serving type: growler

11-25-2006 04:21:02 | More by mynie

AaronHomoya

Indiana

4.03/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Had a pint from the tap at the brewery.

Appearance was pretty good. A golden, pale amber color but with poor head resulting from the pour, I believe. The little head that did exist quickly faded too.

Smell was great. Very hoppy, fresh, citrus, floral and bold. You could tell this had hops. Much more than their IPA.

Taste was also very hoppy. A touch of malt sweetness followed by strong hops flavor and bitterness. A touch on the aggressive, harsh side, but still very good. A little grapefruit-like.

Mouthfeel was fine, medium-thin body with light carbonation.

A drinkable pale ale that I quickly finished and left me wanting more - and some food. A touch harsh, but good overall.

Serving type: on-tap

05-15-2006 02:22:33 | More by AaronHomoya

dickroop

Maryland

4.47/5  rDev +8%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Sampled this brew at the smoky bar, with a dead-on view of the brewing kettles and vats.

This dry-hopped pale ale is toasty-golden and hazy, with a simple head. The lack of transparency promises lots of body, and it delivers a surprisingly easy to drink beer (if you like HOPS).

The aroma is HOP-dominated, a citrussy-floral blend.

The taste is long on HOPS, with a backdrop of malt. It's a sharp pleasure of bitter, with a clean finish. Each sip is what the hop-head lives for.

This has an light astringent mouthfeel, almost watery.

Drinkability is high (as long as hops are your thing). Not too much alcohol.

Serving type: on-tap

03-08-2006 00:36:14 | More by dickroop

bashiba

Iowa

4/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured a nice copper hazy color with a thick creamy lasting head.

Smell is dominated by a nice green vegetal hop smell with hints of citrus.

Taste is a very nice mix of toasted malts up front with a very crisp nice citrus hop finish.

Mouthfeel is a nice medium body with a good dry finish.

Overall a very drinkable pale, nice Job Bent River.

Serving type: growler

07-03-2005 20:16:04 | More by bashiba