Mirror Pond Pale Ale - Deschutes Brewery

exonthebottle

Minnesota

4.2/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

wow, this beer is great example of American Pale Ale in my opinion also thanks for finally distributing to Minnesota!
appearance
nice clear amber color, retains head and has nice lacing
smell
floral hops and breadness nice aroma not overpowering but pleasant
taste
flavor good malt and hops not complex but still good
mouthfeel
carbonation is there but not overpowering or watered down
great drinkability enjoy

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2010 19:20:22 | More by exonthebottle

prender1482

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

05-18-2013 00:39:20 | More by prender1482

Michaeldmanley

Texas

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-17-2013 22:46:23 | More by Michaeldmanley

SMITHAND

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-17-2013 20:08:36 | More by SMITHAND

Ribsandwhiskey

Oregon

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-17-2013 19:24:31 | More by Ribsandwhiskey

piratebryan

California

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

05-16-2013 22:55:20 | More by piratebryan

Hoolie5

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +20.6%

05-16-2013 16:44:13 | More by Hoolie5

leftstagebrew

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

05-16-2013 15:01:41 | More by leftstagebrew

Pelican5

California

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

05-16-2013 07:27:28 | More by Pelican5

BSore

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

05-16-2013 06:18:26 | More by BSore

THEOPTIMATOR88

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-16-2013 03:12:08 | More by THEOPTIMATOR88

spoony

Colorado

3.89/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

From a 12 oz bottle (best by July 11, 2013) into a tulip.

A-This is a good-looking beer. The brew is nearly clear and copper/orange hued with a decent display of visible carbonation. The head is fantastic, dense, long-lasting, light-khaki colored foam that leaves a fair bit of lacing on the glass.

S-The smell is a pleasantly strong mixture of sharp, lemony-citrus hops and fruity, pale malt flavors that pair well with the toast and light caramel notes. I'm impressed by the strength of the aroma for a 5% ABV brew.

T-The taste is more mild and the hops fade a little bit on the tongue, leaving the fruity, sweet, pale malt flavors more in the spotlight. Flavors are still citrus-forward, and there is a still a little bit of dank oily hops, but the taste is simpler and less impressive than the smell.

M-The feel is soft, with fine carbonation. The brew is medium to light in body and drinkable. Pretty average.

O-I remember disliking this beer the last time I had it (maybe four years ago), so I was pleasantly surprised by how good-looking it is and how nice it smells. The taste, while something of a let-down compared to looks and smell, is not bad, but it loses some of the hoppy sharpness that makes the smell so appealing. All-in-all, this is a good but not great example of an APA.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 00:15:24 | More by spoony

Sarmartay

California

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-14-2013 20:04:20 | More by Sarmartay

Absolut

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-14-2013 18:02:36 | More by Absolut

tesla92

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-14-2013 05:36:03 | More by tesla92

aty11b

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

05-14-2013 01:59:37 | More by aty11b

mooseo

Pennsylvania

3.94/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle into nonic.

A - Clear amber with a large creamy white head.

S - Sweet bready malt, light citrus, hint of floral grassy hops.

T - Toasted malt, orange zest, grapefruit, and caramel. Finishes with a hint of bitterness and a pleasant juicy citrus flavor. Earthy pine and grainy malts linger.

M - Smooth, crisp, medium bodied. High carbonation, somewhat dry finish.

O - A well balanced, but hoppy pale ale. This would make a great session beer in the spring or summer. Very flavorful.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 01:55:48 | More by mooseo

BYOFB

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-14-2013 01:04:27 | More by BYOFB

jokulhaps

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

05-13-2013 02:51:40 | More by jokulhaps

trocketsauced

New York

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-12-2013 19:36:56 | More by trocketsauced

Roger85

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-12-2013 13:37:20 | More by Roger85

ScottieD

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

05-11-2013 01:48:03 | More by ScottieD

ToddHolder

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

05-11-2013 01:29:58 | More by ToddHolder

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

05-10-2013 13:01:53 | More by Xzfgiimtsath

EGolfer4

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

05-09-2013 22:08:21 | More by EGolfer4