XP Pale Ale™
Bear Republic Brewing Company in Cloverdale, California, United States 🇺🇸
Pale Ale - American Style / APA Rotating Out of Production|
Score
6.79
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XP is short for Exceptional Pale Ale. This light golden pale ale balances the malt and hops for a smooth, drinkable beer that compliments any meal.
2009 California State Fair – SILVER
2008 Colorado State Fair - GOLD
2006 California State Fair – 1st
2003 Real Ale Fest (Chicago) – BRONZE
2009 California State Fair – SILVER
2008 Colorado State Fair - GOLD
2006 California State Fair – 1st
2003 Real Ale Fest (Chicago) – BRONZE
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7.8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle Pours a clear medium amber with a very thick dense white head. Seriously looks like merangue. The lacing is totally coating the inside of the glass.Aroma is hops, malt, a little citrus. The flavor however is much milder. Can hardly taste the hops. Instead, honey, wet cardboard, and prominat malt. Feel is very smooth and soft. Quite easy going down. Trailer is just a slight hops bite. Plain, subltle, tasty. Exceptional?....don’t know about that.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Sep 2004
at 00:02
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Relatively clear amber body, thin off-white head with some clumping. Piney, grassy hops and light caramel aroma. Toasty, biscuity malts are highlighted by zesty, piney, spicy hops. Rather thin-bodied. Hops tend to overwhelm the malt backbone over time. A solid offering overall.
Tried
on 21 Jul 2004
at 21:45
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Amber coloured body with a thin off-white head. Citrus cascade aroma. Subtle hoppy/sweet taste with little else. Smooth aftertaste very clean and fresh. Overall, decent but lacking in many areas. I had this beer on draught purchased from MacGregor's in Rochester, New York on 12-January-2004.
Tried
on 03 Apr 2004
at 01:03