Loser Pale Ale - Elysian Brewing Company

BeerCon5

Pennsylvania

4.4/5  rDev +19.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a slightly cloudy, deep golden color with a very nice fluffy white head with good retention.

The scent is of light citrus and some herbal hops.

The taste is of bitter citrus hops, some notes of bread, and some lemon zest.

Medium body, smooth with a dry finish, moderate carbonation.

Overall this was more flavorful than normal pale ale, nicely balanced and easy to drink.

Serving type: on-tap

10-22-2012 14:38:05 | More by BeerCon5

LXIXME

New Mexico

2.75/5  rDev -25.5%

05-19-2013 04:27:45 | More by LXIXME

djre4orm

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-16-2013 20:44:59 | More by djre4orm

KStark

British Columbia (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-16-2013 14:15:04 | More by KStark

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-13-2013 21:06:04 | More by HarmonMW

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-12-2013 10:34:50 | More by jbaker67

TheNightwatchman

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-12-2013 03:51:43 | More by TheNightwatchman

nbaeteer

Pennsylvania

3.1/5  rDev -16%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

Appearance: As is the case with most other aspects of this beer its appearance isn't what I would normally expect from a pale ale. Definately at the top end of the saturated gold pale ale color range. That being said it's a beautifull color with a nice 1/2 inch head that gets thinner but hangs on until the bottom of the glass.

Smell: Piney. Resin? Citrus although I cant pin down exactly what I'm smelling. Doesnt have the noticeable grapefruit smell in other pale ales

Taste: More booze than I expect or really want from a pale ale. I'd rather get a lighter hop flavor first with a little bit of booze coming through.

Mouthfeel: Again. Not as crisp as I would expect. Judging on mouthfeel alone it's an IPA.

Overall: In basketball players who don't really fit into any one position but can do a few different things well enough are known as "tweeners" and this is a tweener beer. The Andre Iguadola of beers perhaps?

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 04:15:37 | More by nbaeteer

Gatordaddy

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-11-2013 02:18:01 | More by Gatordaddy

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-10-2013 18:41:21 | More by twenty5

Derek

British Columbia (Canada)

4.24/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A: Clear bronze with an off-white head, good retention, really nice rings of lace.

S: Great fruity hop aroma, hints of pine and sweet toffee malts.

T: Quite fruity with plenty of resiny hop bitterness. Sponge toffee, light alcohol warmth.

M: Moderate body is smooth with a light hop acidity and a drying alcohol finish.

O: Rather large for a pale ale, but an excellent drinker.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 01:36:02 | More by Derek

johnnyboy76

Oregon

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-08-2013 01:00:05 | More by johnnyboy76

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18.7%

05-04-2013 01:50:09 | More by Jason1337

blurredline

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

04-29-2013 04:43:31 | More by blurredline

kjfinnerty

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +28.7%

04-26-2013 23:35:20 | More by kjfinnerty

leedorham

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

04-26-2013 17:58:22 | More by leedorham

AngusOg

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

04-26-2013 01:59:13 | More by AngusOg

JPlo

Maryland

4/5  rDev +8.4%

04-25-2013 01:55:29 | More by JPlo

delalove

Montana

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

04-23-2013 05:39:07 | More by delalove

MickieDee

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

04-20-2013 03:47:45 | More by MickieDee

Gambrinus1184

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

04-18-2013 02:34:37 | More by Gambrinus1184

intoxabroad

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

04-13-2013 11:52:14 | More by intoxabroad

Asics

Washington

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

04-02-2013 12:02:20 | More by Asics

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18.7%

03-23-2013 17:49:59 | More by ejimhof

vkv822

Oregon

3.19/5  rDev -13.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

12oz : tulip

Orange with a foamy white head and spotty lacing.

Light notes of citric, fruity hops are fairly well balanced with a pale malt backing.

Medium body, foamy carbonation.

A decent APA. All aspects are done to style, but it seems a bit subdued/underwhelming overall.

Serving type: bottle

03-21-2013 08:18:13 | More by vkv822