Pale Ale - Ithaca Beer Company

StoneTSR

Colorado

3.78/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

APPEARANCE: Solid reddish copper in color with a very good looking fluffy white head of big bubbles. A bit hazy. No retention.

SMELL: Not much nose, but what is detectable is malt and sweet brown sugar.

TASTE: Quite hoppy, even for a pale ale. While there is a hint of malt up front, it is quickly overwhelmed by the hops which remain throughout the sip. I saw in an earlier review someone mention that there is a spicy aftertaste and that is certainly true, although the spice seems to be present earlier as well.

MOUTHFEEL: Rich and a touch oily, this would make a fantastic beer for one of those freezing cold nights in Ithaca.

OVERALL: I've been surprised to see so many lower rated reviews. When I visited the brewery this was one of the highlights (to be fair, I really enjoyed most of their beer - I was very impressed). It is a bold and different take on the pale ale that just appeals to me. I like hops, I like spice and therefore, I like this beer. The only drawback is the near lack of a smell.

Serving type: bottle

11-10-2010 01:56:20 | More by StoneTSR

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New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -9%

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Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -2%

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3.75/5  rDev +5%

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3.75/5  rDev +5%

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3.75/5  rDev +5%

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New York

2.75/5  rDev -23%

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4/5  rDev +12%

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New York

3.25/5  rDev -9%

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3.5/5  rDev -2%

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Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -16%

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Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2%

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Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +5%

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Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -16%

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Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2%

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Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +26.1%

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RoadLizard

New York

4.19/5  rDev +17.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Looks, smells, and has the mouthfeel of a traditional Pale Ale, IMO. Has a nice citrusy forward bite which mellows slightly on the way down. There is a bitterness that pleases pale ale lovers but people who dont wont like it. Carbonation was fine and there was some lacing down the glass. I dont get much for malts or any sweetness like some reported. But, its a pale ale and I dont want that anyways. A solid choice for the style and its never expensive.

Serving type: bottle

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New York

3.75/5  rDev +5%

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3.25/5  rDev -9%

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3/5  rDev -16%

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3.75/5  rDev +5%

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New York

3/5  rDev -16%

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Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -9%

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New York

4/5  rDev +12%

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4/5  rDev +12%

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