Mirror Pond Pale Ale - Deschutes Brewery

jdklks

Nevada

4.4/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

A- Amber golden with a fizzy white head.

S- Citrus fruits mixed with apple cider.

T- Again, citrus fruits and hops that combine to create an orange-ish hop flavor that is outstanding and resounding on the palate.

M- fairly light and very smooth

D- no problem drinking this one all night and often.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2009 05:36:30 | More by jdklks

Hoppy_McMalt

Washington

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-22-2013 05:50:00 | More by Hoppy_McMalt

dc87

Washington

3.56/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

A - Attractive, tanned orange colour. Just a little cloudy. One finger white head which sticks around and laces nicely.

S - Bright floral, citrusy hops

T - Mild, very drinkable. Quite crisp, predominantly malty taste - sweet and a little toasty, with a nice small but sharp hit of citrus hops. Aftertaste is dry, a little cardboardy and lager like, with a little pleasant bitterness.

M - Refreshing and light bodied, feels a little lacking in carbonation.

O - A solid, drinkable and refreshing maltier pale ale.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 05:08:53 | More by dc87

cfitterer

Arizona

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-21-2013 03:04:57 | More by cfitterer

jharris0624

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-20-2013 05:51:42 | More by jharris0624

45nDown

Arizona

3/5  rDev -23.9%

05-20-2013 04:13:26 | More by 45nDown

Turbo

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-19-2013 22:35:17 | More by Turbo

ClayO

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-19-2013 22:04:05 | More by ClayO

davesway10

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-19-2013 11:30:48 | More by davesway10

JoyHelfrich

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-18-2013 23:37:52 | More by JoyHelfrich

alanv

California

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-18-2013 21:37:12 | More by alanv

jl28r1

Texas

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-18-2013 16:27:08 | More by jl28r1

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