Paddy Pale Ale - Onion Pub & Brewery / Wild Onion Brewing Co.

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.59/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A: Pours a hazy golden orange in color with minimal amounts of visible carbonation and some orange + amber highlights. The beer has a finger tall dense foamy light beige head that slowly reduces to a thin film covering the entire surface of the surface of the beer with a couple of small slightly thicker patches and a thick ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate aromas of caramel malts with some light aromas of pine hops and some citrus/orange hops.

T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of caramel malts without a lot of sweetness along with some moderate flavors of citrus/orange hops (sort of a mandarin orange flavor). There are some lighter notes of pine and herbal hops as well. Light to moderate amounts of bitterness which fade pretty quickly.

M: Just shy of medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Crisp and smooth.

O: Probably closer to the IPA end of APAs, there is a little more bitterness and hop flavor than I expected for the style. Enjoyable and pretty easy to drink but nothing about the beer really stands out. Slightly strange how the citrus/orange have a slightly syrupy sweet taste.

Serving type: can

05-02-2013 00:40:04 | More by dbrauneis

Tone

Missouri

3.76/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pours a cloudy, golden/orange color. 2/3 inch head of a white color. Great retention and great lacing. Smells of citrus hops, floral hops, slight sweet malt, slight alcohol, and a hint of pale malt. Mouth feel is smooth and crisp, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of floral hops, hops, hint of earthy malt, slight sweet malt, and a hint of alcohol. Overall, good appearance, decent aroma, and decent blend.

Serving type: on-tap

04-26-2013 13:46:58 | More by Tone

zeff80

Missouri

3.55/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Poured out a clear copper color with a one-finger head of bubbly foam. It left minimal lacing.

S - Very citrusy nose. Some sweet caramel.

T - It tasted of citrus - mostly orange. Some toasty malt flavors.

M - Crisp, sharp and smooth. A light to medium bodied ale.

O - This is an okay pale ale. Very citrusy.

Serving type: can

01-13-2013 16:33:56 | More by zeff80

BierStein711

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev +23%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Can poured into pint.

Three finger off white head; mild carbonation, straw gold body.

Smells: grapefruit, pine, and resin.

Taste: pine, hop, grapefruit, and a nice bitter finish is at the end.

Mouthfeel: superb

Overall: this is an excellent beer that showcases dry hopping. I do not think I would commit to a six pack though.

Serving type: can

01-13-2013 00:49:56 | More by BierStein711

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This seems to cross pretty close to the IPA territory. Fairly intense characteristics. Hops and malts are both there in abundance. The flavor kind of thins out rather quickly. Nice to drink. Could have done with a more rounded out flavor profile, but this is still pretty nice. Always down to try a new canned beer. And a new brewery to top it off.

Serving type: can

08-27-2012 02:05:15 | More by RblWthACoz

WastingFreetime

Wisconsin

3.48/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Reviewed from notes.

A. Hazy orangish-amber in color with a two finger foam head that lasts for a minute or two but leaves no lacing behind at all.

S. Light levels of citric and pine hopping on top of a light toffee malt aroma.

T. Flavor is more floral and caramel than the nose would suggest. Well balanced and refreshing, if not terribly complex compared to other PAs on the market.

M. Medium body and carbonation.

Serving type: can

03-10-2012 02:48:28 | More by WastingFreetime

mdaschaf

Washington

3.6/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Thanks to Wendall for this can!

A: Pours a hazy orange with a billowy beige head, huge head, largely because the can had been in the mail the same day. Lasts for a few minutes and then reduces to a thin cap on top. Lacing forms all around the glass.

S: Very nice, hop forward nose for a pale ale. Very floral with plenty of citrus fruit. A little bit of biscuity malt and caramel as well.

T: Not as hoppy as the aroma lead on, but there is still some citrus fruits including orange peel and a little lemon. Some light caramel and biscuit malt.

M: A little thin, but easy drinking with moderate carbonation.

O: Solid pale ale, would have like the aroma to translate to the flavor a little bit, but an easy pale ale from a can? I am always a fan of that.

Serving type: can

03-08-2012 02:13:53 | More by mdaschaf

WoodBrew

Illinois

3.9/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The Paddy Pale Ale from Onion Pub is a refreshing american style pale....not too East coastie and not too west coastie....a great tweener. The beer poured a orangish copper with good slightly off white head. The smell includes fresh piny hops. The taste is a decent balanced beer with slight piny twangs. The mouthfeel is medium body beer with good carbonation...overall NICE!

Serving type: can

03-03-2012 01:53:34 | More by WoodBrew

areich6

Illinois

3.35/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A: Fairly dark compared to most IPA's. Pour resulted in quite a bit of head, a little more than an inch. As the head recedes it barely leaves any lacing and settles down to form a pleasant looking white, foamy film over the beer.

S: The smell is quite good I think, the hops shine through and are pretty strong, in a good way.

T: Disappointment given the promising smell. Barely hoppy at all, a very short bit at the beginning that quickly gives way to more corny, light beer flavor in the middle and end. The taste does not linger in the mouth at all afterI swallowed it

M: Light, with very slight carbonation. Not much else to say.

O: Not terrible, but very below par compared to many other APA's one could buy.

Serving type: can

03-01-2012 01:47:39 | More by areich6

pschul4

Illinois

3.38/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Picked up this can in a mix 6 from binnys, not expecting much

A- Looks great so far! Nice murky orange with a 1" white head

S- Whoa. People hate this? This smells amazing! Tons of big citrusy hops attack my nose, hopes are at an all time high right now

T- ...what? I don't know what this tastes like but I do know that it is a big let down compared to the smell. Some hops mixed in with a weird medicinal taste, perhaps from the can? Almost tastes a little sour

M- Tons of carbonation which might be whats ruining the flavor of this beer. Could be a little smoother

O- Looks and smells great, it's down hill from there. This is worth a one time experience but won't be buying again

Serving type: can

03-01-2012 01:45:26 | More by pschul4

Duff27

Illinois

3.35/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Bright white thin head on a cloudy orange body. Nice head retention and spotty lacing.

Yummy orange citrus smell to it, I like it.

More citrus from the hops, more lemony than oranges though. Overall the malt flavor profile is a little weak.

A little thin on the mouthfeel, good carbonation.

A decent offering from the Onion Brewpub, good drinkability anyway. Not worth seeking out, there are better Pale Ale options available.

Serving type: can

02-03-2012 00:40:13 | More by Duff27

matjack85

Illinois

4.43/5  rDev +28.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I got a 6 pack of these as a gift, so I can't comment on the price or value. 12oz aluminum cans with no freshness date. The Wild Onion Brewery's website says that this is their company's signature beer.

The beer poured a slightly murky bronze color with a nice 2½-finger white head that lasted several minutes. Lacing was awesome.

The beer has an apricot smell to it with a touch if pine and grapefruit, along with plenty of malt.

Wow, this is full of citrus hop flavor - mostly grapefruit and tangerine. Plenty of biscuity malt for balance and a touch of pine for bitterness. I really liked this.

Light to medium mouthfeel with medium high carbonation that keeps it crisp.

This is a nice refreshing and sessionable beer.

Serving type: can

01-16-2012 08:36:19 | More by matjack85

vicsju1991

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

poured from 12 oz can into pint glass
A - pours a hazy light amber colour, with two finger white head, stays fro a bit, little lacing
S - piney, citrusy, a little light, but perfect for a pale ale
T - light, with a nice hop bite, and a bit of pine as well, nothing too intense, but really good fro a pale ale
M - light, crisp, very easily drinkable
O - a very nice pale ale, wild onion again does not disapoint

Serving type: can

12-27-2011 20:41:59 | More by vicsju1991

dexterk1

Illinois

3.08/5  rDev -10.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Pours from the can as light amber. Is slightly hazy in appearance. Smell is light. It has a little hop odor, but it is surprisingly lighter than anticipated. Mouthfeel is a little lacking. Not much body as it is a little thin. Taste is nice and hoppy. Taste is lighter than you might expect. Flavor is pretty somewhat balanced, however it seems to be a little lacking in towards the end.

Serving type: can

11-24-2011 02:13:37 | More by dexterk1

JustinMatthew

Pennsylvania

3.3/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

From a can to a common pint glass. Hazy appearance.. Dark orange to light brown in color. Pretty thick off white head. Smell is light in piney hop character. Taste a little sweet, citrusy, and piney with not much else going on. This beer is very light and easily a seasionable brew. Slight bitterness but not much lingering. A little to light in my opinion for an apa but not bad overall.

Serving type: can

11-24-2011 01:49:13 | More by JustinMatthew

Chaz

Minnesota

3.4/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a dusky tangerine-orange in color, topped with an off-white/tan head of good duration. Nice lacing here, too, pretty favorable first impression.

I caught a blast of pineapple-hops right upon opening and deCANting this one, so I'm looking forward to what it has to offer on the palate. Cascades and something else here? It's got something that makes me think British-style, that's for sure. Hint of yeast, plenty of fruit on the nose, it's lookin' like a winner...

Much more dry on the first sip than I was expecting (lighter fruit and a more pronounced biscuit malt character as well), and that's a good thing to my mind. Oily hop presence here, which I can appreciate in the style. Rather brisk mouthfeel and scrubbing on the palate while not feeling "light". It's perhaps a little bit bigger or the style at 5.6%, but it's got great balance and drinkability.

Clean, well-balanced, plenty of hops, and very good drinkability overall -- Folks, we have a winner! Another one to add to the list of 'disc golf' beers for those so inclined ; )

Serving type: can

07-16-2011 19:22:07 | More by Chaz

spunk509

Wisconsin

3.93/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I'm not sure what all of these other reviews are so unhappy about. Paddy is a light American Pale. It is not an IPA.

The appearance is pretty standard - light amber with a thin cream head that drops pretty fast.

Smell is obvious cascade. Lots of floral and citrus notes right away.

Taste is mild bitterness. Clear low alpha acid hops added throughout the boil. It's definitely on the lighter side as far as body goes, but this makes it very drinkable. Combined with being in a can makes this a perfect summer drink.

Mouthfeel is a little light. There is a light mineral / biscuit taste in the background but it doesn't balance the hops as well as it could.

Overall I think this is a solid beer. It won't get the everyday craft brew hophead very excited, but it's a beer you could drink several of without being unable to taste your food for a week.

Serving type: can

06-26-2011 17:52:30 | More by spunk509

u2carew

Massachusetts

2.98/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

12oz can.
A) Pours with a finger thick white head. Tight and good retention. Settles slowly, leaving a nice lacing at the edge of the glass. Bronze in color. Murky body with visible sediment. Thin lacing and semi-sticky lacing on the drink down.
S) Peach. Pineapple. Quite the fruity aroma.
T) The flavor profile on this is a bit weak. Very little at first then half way through picks up some pleasant malt sweetness liken to caramel, but is quickly taken over by a hop bite that rides out to the finish and lingers in the aftertaste.
M) A bit thin up front, feels watery. Light side of medium. Very fizzy - masks over some of the flavor and dominates the mouth feel.
O) An alright brew. I don't think I'd go back to this one unless in a bind. The body is weak. Too much fizz.

Serving type: can

06-17-2011 00:28:22 | More by u2carew

PeprSprYoFace

California

4.1/5  rDev +19.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Got this in the regional GIF. Thanks

Poured into a shaker pint. Nice eggwhite head with decent lacing. Cloudy orange color. Could benefit from a cleaner fermenting yeast or a filter.

Aroma is nice and hoppy. Cascade mostly. Citric for sure. Smells great for a pale

Taste is good. Don't know about all these other reviews. But I feel it's one of the better pales I've had. Amost like an IPA though. Pretty hoppy. Citrus hops. Nice dry finish. No yeast flavors like others have reported.

Mouthfeel is dry in the finish. Good carb.

Overall a tasty pale. Wish I could buy this in 6ers by me.

Serving type: can

06-08-2011 08:51:39 | More by PeprSprYoFace

rhoadsrage

Illinois

3.03/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

(Served in a nonic)

A- This beer has a very hazy deep copper body with a creamy beige head that boils away before I get the glass to my lips. The beer is a bit too dense to see much carbonation.

S- The aroma of caramel malt is dry with a green hint in the finish. Otherwise it is a pretty clean nose.

T- This beer has a watery taste with dry Munich malt and biscuit hints with a grainy note to follow. There is a bitter green hop finish that lacks much flavor, but lingers for a bit.

M- This beer has a medium mouthfeel with a flat texture on the tongue but a tight fizz in the finish.

D- This beer has a dry caramel note that takes on a bit of a cardboard hint but that is about the extent of the flavor. The aroma is a little better but there just isn't much hop flavor at all.

Serving type: can

06-06-2011 21:52:12 | More by rhoadsrage

TheSarge

Illinois

3.58/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Yea, more craft beer in a can.

Makes a vast amount of light off white colored foam, and has a cloudy copper colored body.

The aroma is citrusy in the way of grapefruit, with a hint of a malt backbone.

Nice balance between the grapefruity hops and caramel sweetness. There is a chalky feel to this brew, due to the residual yeast.

Overall a good pale ale. Needs to have the yeast a bit more filtered though.

Serving type: cask

05-26-2011 23:32:45 | More by TheSarge

ClockworkOrange

Pennsylvania

3.6/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A 12 ounce can picked up at Beer Stop for around $1.75. Poured into my nonic pint glass. The ale appears a murky greenish yellow with about an inch of off white foam. Nose and flavors consist of white grapefruit, orange, sourdough bread, a bit of lemon. Prickly carbonation and barely medium bodied. Quite astringent throughout. I bought this since it just came into the PA market and I figured it was fresh. Without any dating on the can, I'll pass on this one in the future.

Serving type: can

04-24-2011 00:32:08 | More by ClockworkOrange

micromaniac129

Pennsylvania

3.43/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

cloudy honey colored beer with a big foamy white head.
Some pineapple hop aroma over a solid malt base.
Flavor is very weak in that I don't pick up any real hop flavor although it does have some desent bitterness. Malts have a slight roasted qualitiy leaning towards a red.
In this beer there is also some diaceyl iin low amounts.
This beer is about an average brew in my opioion.

Serving type: can

03-27-2011 10:10:50 | More by micromaniac129

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.35/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

I picked this up at Al's of Hampden -poured chilled into a willybecker.

A tanger color with some floaters, but thick rocky cap has very good retention and lace stickage is good, the clarity is hazed and slightly murky with golden hues. The smell is good - citrus and floral aromas compliment the beer, the only reason for the low score is it seems muted. The feel is ok, highly carbonated and seems a bit on the astringent side, but mild sweetness and medium body with ample bitterness for the style.

I think the flavor is pretty solid on this Pale, nice mellow lemon and orange rind flavors from the hops, but nothing extraordinary either. The malt does its job, but doesn't really add much to the overall flavor. The beer seems to be slightly astringent for the style -kind of lemony, but not overbearing, just a little off. the overall is pretty decent as I didn't find a huge amount of flaws and it fit the style ok, it just didn't go much further than your run of the mill Pale ale for me.

Serving type: can

03-23-2011 16:18:10 | More by Slatetank

gatornation

Minnesota

3.3/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

from 12 oz can no date to be found on can

A-hazy orange amber color with a fresh 1 finger head that stays with decent lacing it looks good

S-light citrus and grass smell with bread abd grain

T- it has a slight citrus hop taste with some pine and floral tastes..it followed by some grainy malts bread taste all faint

M- was decent it was sort of crisp with good carbonation a little watery

d-its drinkable but not a great taste was thin

Serving type: can

03-21-2011 21:57:53 | More by gatornation