Loser Pale Ale - Elysian Brewing Company

Neorebel

New Jersey

3.78/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer is a nice hazy burnt orange topped with a two-finger frothy head. It is retained quite well. It smells amazing, with resinous hops, grapefruit, sweet citrus, and malts. The flavor is a subtle balance of hops and malt flavors. It has this very soft, plush mouth feel. The finish is dry with a slight tangy bitterness. Overall quite a good beer. I expected it to be a bit bolder by the aroma but actually the softness is welcome - my palate is currently 'spent' on big beers today. I also think my bottle has 'rested' a the store a while due to a different label than pictured - this probably mellowed the hop profile a bit.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2012 06:02:14 | More by Neorebel

djre4orm

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

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

KStark

British Columbia (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-16-2013 14:15:04 | More by KStark

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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

TheNightwatchman

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

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

nbaeteer

Pennsylvania

3.1/5  rDev -16.2%
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 -5.4%

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

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-10-2013 18:41:21 | More by twenty5

Derek

British Columbia (Canada)

4.24/5  rDev +14.6%
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 +8.1%

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

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18.9%

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

blurredline

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

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

kjfinnerty

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +28.4%

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

leedorham

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

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

AngusOg

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

04-26-2013 01:59:13 | More by AngusOg

JPlo

Maryland

4/5  rDev +8.1%

04-25-2013 01:55:29 | More by JPlo

delalove

Montana

4.25/5  rDev +14.9%

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

MickieDee

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -12.2%

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

Gambrinus1184

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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

intoxabroad

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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

Asics

Washington

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

04-02-2013 12:02:20 | More by Asics

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18.9%

03-23-2013 17:49:59 | More by ejimhof

vkv822

Oregon

3.19/5  rDev -13.8%
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

Jameswoody

Montana

4.25/5  rDev +14.9%

03-13-2013 19:43:59 | More by Jameswoody