Mirror Pond Pale Ale - Deschutes Brewery

BgThang

Texas

3.53/5  rDev -10.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer was sort or a let down to me, I was expecting more hops, but on the other hand this is a good beer.

The bottles are not sold in texas yet, but the sales rep was able to get me one from his car that was quite cold.

The nose was great , the color was a nice clear golden ale.
The head was pretty big on it, lasted throughout the glass.
This reminded me of a mild hoppy bass english ale than an american pale ale. I could of used more hopps.

This beer is a nice beer, and it serves its niche, but I may not buy this again just not my style.

Serving type: bottle

04-09-2008 02:30:37 | More by BgThang

heytomcat

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +1.5%

06-18-2013 22:12:29 | More by heytomcat

jdhowe

California

3.76/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

12oz bottle dated best by 09/05/13

A: Pours a clear deep golden color with one finger of fizzy straw-colored head that dissipates to a spotty film with moderate lacing.

S: Sweet malt and earthy hops predominate. Moderately wheaty/oaty aroma, but overall a crisp and clean smell.

T: A little bite from the hops, but very little persisting bitterness. Lots of bready malt, almost tastes like oats/wheat. Tons of it. Some earthy hop character, but the primary flavor here is the malt. A very clean beer -- it's nothing that it doesn't advertise. A little bit of persisting flavor from the strong malt character.

M: Reasonable level of carbonation and a medium malt body gives this beer a lot of drinkability. Very little in this brew beyond the strong malt flavors (which aren't really my thing, but which are fine) to keep one from tearing right through these things.

O: A good pale ale. I feel like the bready malt is a little strong in flavor and impedes drinkability, but imparts flavor beyond the hops and slows the drinker down a bit.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 06:27:57 | More by jdhowe

troegaarden

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.5%

06-18-2013 02:51:23 | More by troegaarden

anticipation23

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

06-17-2013 22:07:52 | More by anticipation23

Hallertau

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-16-2013 23:57:57 | More by Hallertau

flux702

Nevada

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

06-16-2013 22:52:41 | More by flux702

Teddy-Pickles

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-16-2013 17:35:06 | More by Teddy-Pickles

Cubatobaco

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-15-2013 04:30:41 | More by Cubatobaco

JohnBender

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

06-15-2013 00:16:45 | More by JohnBender

egrace84

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

06-14-2013 23:21:14 | More by egrace84

Danielr26

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-14-2013 23:17:45 | More by Danielr26

doremite

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -17.5%

06-13-2013 22:01:48 | More by doremite

philaduffia

New York

5/5  rDev +26.9%

06-13-2013 21:56:28 | More by philaduffia

HopsXray

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-13-2013 08:56:59 | More by HopsXray

mdaschaf

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-13-2013 03:36:19 | More by mdaschaf

Horse_Mullet

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

06-12-2013 12:27:00 | More by Horse_Mullet

bralston345

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-12-2013 02:55:08 | More by bralston345

Cooper

Minnesota

2.75/5  rDev -30.2%

06-11-2013 16:59:41 | More by Cooper

aralim4311

Missouri

4/5  rDev +1.5%

06-11-2013 13:57:36 | More by aralim4311

mmccarty

Mississippi

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

06-11-2013 04:00:55 | More by mmccarty

WBMiller

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-10-2013 22:18:25 | More by WBMiller

Metaltildeath

Washington

4/5  rDev +1.5%

06-09-2013 02:40:20 | More by Metaltildeath

praxis16

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-08-2013 09:42:55 | More by praxis16

CK812

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-08-2013 07:43:15 | More by CK812