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Pale Ale
Pisgah Brewing Co.
- From:
- Pisgah Brewing Co.
- North Carolina, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
Ranked #673 - ABV:
- 5.1%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #19,091 - Avg:
- 3.82 | pDev: 12.04%
- Reviews:
- 95
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Oct 24, 2023
- Added:
- Aug 01, 2005
- Wants:
- 8
- Gots:
- 42
Formerly known as Pisgah American Style Pale Ale.
Pisgah Pale is a perfect blend of rich organic malts with whole-leaf Chinook and Nugget hops. A crisp, clean profile makes this, our flagship beer, distinct. 31 I.B.U.
Pisgah Pale is a perfect blend of rich organic malts with whole-leaf Chinook and Nugget hops. A crisp, clean profile makes this, our flagship beer, distinct. 31 I.B.U.
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Reviewed by DumbRunner26 from North Carolina
3.93/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Clean refreshing pale ale. It’s not going to blow your mind but is simply a good beer. Exactly what a pale ale is suppose to be. Great for summer time BBQs, the golf course, or days relaxing by the pool.
Dec 30, 2022Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina
4.05/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.05/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Picked up a 12 oz single from TW-Greenville, SC 5-23-22 for $2.49. Canned 4-6-22; consumed 8-2-22. Cold stored since purchase.
Beer poured light orange with a beautiful white head that is leaving some lacing and has great hang time.
Nose is nice, pale and caramel malts are perfumed with citrus hops.
Taste follows the nose with the classic bready pale and caramel malt base that is nicely hopped with orange and grapefruit. Finishes a touch bitter; 6/10 on my scale.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied and both smooth and refreshing.
Overall a classic representation of the APA style, nicely done!
Aug 02, 2022Beer poured light orange with a beautiful white head that is leaving some lacing and has great hang time.
Nose is nice, pale and caramel malts are perfumed with citrus hops.
Taste follows the nose with the classic bready pale and caramel malt base that is nicely hopped with orange and grapefruit. Finishes a touch bitter; 6/10 on my scale.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied and both smooth and refreshing.
Overall a classic representation of the APA style, nicely done!
Reviewed by haines710 from Delaware
4.3/5 rDev +12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.3/5 rDev +12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Had in a can at Early Girl Eatery in Asheville after spending the morning hiking. Very refreshing beer. Great citrus scent and perfect mouthfeel. Easy to drink and loved the way is went down easy. Nice can from a brewer that I can’t find at home.
Aug 24, 2021Reviewed by NiceTaps from New Jersey
3.84/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.84/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap in a standard pint glass.
Pours a murky golden brown color with a 1f white cap that holds up and leaves moderate lacing.
Caramel malt aroma, slightly sweet. Hops are a mild mix of citrus, stone fruits, and floral aromas.
Mostly caramel malt flavor. Hops fight for a seat at the flavor table, some light citrus.
Malt forward, medium bodied, perfectly carbonated for smooth drinking. Semi-sweet with some hop bite.
A pale ale as meant to be. I’d order it again.
Jun 10, 2021Pours a murky golden brown color with a 1f white cap that holds up and leaves moderate lacing.
Caramel malt aroma, slightly sweet. Hops are a mild mix of citrus, stone fruits, and floral aromas.
Mostly caramel malt flavor. Hops fight for a seat at the flavor table, some light citrus.
Malt forward, medium bodied, perfectly carbonated for smooth drinking. Semi-sweet with some hop bite.
A pale ale as meant to be. I’d order it again.
Rated by rclangk from West Virginia
3.77/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
10/2020 Harris Teeter
Oct 21, 2020Reviewed by Buckeye55 from North Carolina
3.74/5 rDev -2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev -2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a hazy, dark golden color with medium head. Scent and taste are both of malts and hops. Clean and crisp. Light mouthfeel. A very good brew that just has something missing
Feb 23, 2020Reviewed by Jgm0930 from North Carolina
4.46/5 rDev +16.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
4.46/5 rDev +16.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
As far as American pale ales go this beer is as good as it gets. Amber color, nice crisp hop flavor, balanced with the malt bill. Super solid pale ale
Nov 15, 2019Rated by bubseymour from Maryland
4.25/5 rDev +11.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +11.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Really nicely made malty and earthy old school pale ale. Really enjoyed.
Aug 03, 2019Reviewed by Griffin2 from Virginia
3.85/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.85/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Had a pint on draft at Mellow Mushroom on 7/22/19.
L -Pours a clear amber color with a white head.
S - Smells of light citrus.
T - Tastes of citrus with a slight maltiness.
F - Medium. Odd and carbonation.
O - This is just an easy drinking pale ale. I really enjoyed it.
Jul 27, 2019L -Pours a clear amber color with a white head.
S - Smells of light citrus.
T - Tastes of citrus with a slight maltiness.
F - Medium. Odd and carbonation.
O - This is just an easy drinking pale ale. I really enjoyed it.
Pale Ale from Pisgah Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
282 ratings
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