Purgatory Pale
Empire Brewing Company in Syracuse, New York, United States 🇺🇸
IPA Regular|
Score
6.53
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6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6
This didnt strike me as an IPA, if that isnt a mistake and Empire thinks this is in fact an IPA. Citrusy to some extent, but has a bit of a stale hops flavor that lingers in the back of the palette. Moderate bitterness, but had that meaty/metallic flavor in the finish, similar to Ithaca Pale ale that i hate. as for the trivia, I guess. . . cascades!
Tried
on 12 Jun 2003
at 21:10
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Had at the Rochester location. Good colour, a somewhat hoppy smell, but more subtle than most Pales. A good overall beer, but the aftertaste is lacking and only hop flavours really show through. A good one to try if you are at one of the locations, but more of an APA instead of an IPA.
Tried
on 11 May 2003
at 10:11
6.1/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Sampled at the Syracuse location. Light bronze colour; fruity, citric hop nose (cascades); good quality bitterness - not overpowering but gives it a nice bite; after this, however, there is nothing else. Needs complexity and more malt.
Tried
on 11 Oct 2002
at 09:53