Long Trail Ale - Long Trail Brewing Co.

ZCoale

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

12-13-2012 02:32:04 | More by ZCoale

poop_brew

Vermont

4/5  rDev +11.4%

06-14-2013 00:13:58 | More by poop_brew

mklisz

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

06-12-2013 12:17:28 | More by mklisz

agentli

New York

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

06-10-2013 22:03:35 | More by agentli

lauries444

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

06-10-2013 00:54:27 | More by lauries444

DrinkingDrake

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

06-07-2013 23:07:50 | More by DrinkingDrake

Roguer

Connecticut

3.45/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

A - Very pleasing coppery red color. About a finger and a half of head. Solid, nice lacing. I didn't note significant carbonation. Pretty clear for the color.

S - A note of banana, some mild wheat and hops.

T - Banana on the tip of the tongue, again with the mild hops, a bit of a malty profile (but milder than a traditional red ale). Some wheat (less dry than rye, but similar) in the profile. Not bad. Mostly unremarkable, but not bad. Reminds me of Boston Lager, in that it's a slightly more complex drink with a lager's sensibility.

M - Exactly middling. Not bad, but not particularly good. A little thin, the barest hint of oil, no adverse feel from carbonation or alcohol. A little dry in the finish.

O - This is an ale that is cold fermented (lagered), and it drinks like it. This is about as perfectly as I can sum up a standard, basic ale, that isn't bad (and is quite drinkable), but is otherwise unremarkable. It doesn't stand out to me in any way, other than the slightly out of place banana aroma and flavor. I absolutely wouldn't mind having one or two of these, but I won't go out of my way for it, or purchase it over a good lager or a better ale.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2013 23:40:57 | More by Roguer

Dulcea

Massachusetts

2.75/5  rDev -23.4%

06-03-2013 23:46:45 | More by Dulcea

MistahBeah

Massachusetts

3.1/5  rDev -13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Appearance: Somewhere between honey and amber. A half inch of creamy white head. Some lacing on the glass. A continuous stream of tiny carbonation. Very clear and clean

Aroma: Burnt caramel and breadiness. Not much else. Sweet and malty

Taste: Follows the nose. Hop pressence is minimal to say the least. Nonexistent might be more accurate. There is a bit of an unpleasant aftertaste that I would associate with mass produced lagers. One dimensional and possibly a little skunky. Not crazy about this one

Mouthfeel: Very crisp and clean feeling. Watery and moderately light bodied

Overall: Looks and feels very clean but the smell and flavor leave a lot to be desired. Get their double bag instead if you have to choose. I wouldn't get this again. Not gross but not very good

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2013 03:30:45 | More by MistahBeah

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

05-26-2013 19:10:31 | More by mikeincharleston

boonejag75

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

05-26-2013 13:58:57 | More by boonejag75

BogBoyJD

Ireland

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

05-25-2013 08:22:30 | More by BogBoyJD

thampel09

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

05-24-2013 18:47:17 | More by thampel09

Bikeboy1

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

05-22-2013 19:35:30 | More by Bikeboy1

stereosforgeeks

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

05-20-2013 00:26:36 | More by stereosforgeeks

Stonehill64

4.25/5  rDev +18.4%

05-19-2013 12:46:23 | More by Stonehill64

tnbeatty

Vermont

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

05-17-2013 00:58:06 | More by tnbeatty

hphilip456

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

05-15-2013 13:04:53 | More by hphilip456

BTVflatlander

Vermont

3.41/5  rDev -5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Served from an admittedly aged bottle into a NEBCO pint glass.

A: Clear, crisp amber. Not much else.

S: Malty caramel.

T: Slightly bitter, malt-heavy. Not a great deal of hop presence.

M: Pleasantly carbonated, not overly syrupy.

O: Long Trail's flagship ale is admittedly only slightly above average. That said, as far as flagship ales for breweries like Long Trail go, Long Trail Ale is ahead of the pack if only in that it is unique. Rather than being a simple APA or IPA, Long Trail opted for a lesser-known, German altbier and, in Long Trail Ale, they have accomplished what they presumably intended--taking over the Vermont beer market, that is. I would never turn down a Long Trail Ale, even if I have been drinking less and less of it as time progresses.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 22:47:01 | More by BTVflatlander

sgregory

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +18.4%

05-11-2013 22:53:38 | More by sgregory

Liquid_Bread

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

05-11-2013 19:04:46 | More by Liquid_Bread

ScottieD

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

05-11-2013 01:43:25 | More by ScottieD

justforrazors

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

05-10-2013 01:27:01 | More by justforrazors

JaymeAyotte1

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

05-08-2013 03:24:06 | More by JaymeAyotte1

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

05-05-2013 17:26:34 | More by ZEB89