Nimbus Pale Ale
Nimbus Brewing Company

Nimbus Pale AleNimbus Pale Ale
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From:
Nimbus Brewing Company
 
Arizona, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
77
Avg:
3.35 | pDev: 16.42%
Reviews:
72
Ratings:
147
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 05, 2020
Added:
May 05, 2002
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  17
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Ratings by steelerguy:
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Reviewed by steelerguy from New York

3.92/5  rDev +17%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A - Came from the tap with a nice golden/copper combination color pretty typical of the style. Did not have a lot of head and the little head it had faded pretty quickly and was gone when I was about half though with the glass.

S - Had a nice citrusy hop smell with some good malt character. I was thirsty and this beer just made me more so before I took my first swig.

T - Very refreshing clean taste. It had a good hop pop and you could taste the Cascades in there. Some nice citrus flavors that were well balanced with the caramel malt flavors.

M - I thought it could have used a little more carbonation but was pretty smooth and not offensive at all.

D - This was a very refreshing beer stepping into the brewery from the 105+ degree heat. I could definitely drink this as a session beer and enjoy each one.

Overall, I thought this was a good American Pale Ale. I was a bit surprised to read some of the reviews here that were fairly negative. I did have this directly from a keg at the brewery (with a really good burger I must add) and was very happy with it. It was certainly not perfect, but I enjoyed it quite a bit.
Jun 16, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by Azpittil57 from Arizona

Jan 05, 2020
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Reviewed by tucson_brewson from Arizona

3.94/5  rDev +17.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
OK, so I was surprised to find this and the blonde ale (not named Guera) on the shelves at Lee Lee's Oriental Market in town when the brewery in town closed a year ago. The can design is metallic blue with Pale Ale in a stencil-y font and Nimbus Beer Company in typewriter font. The label reads "Brewed & Canned by Nimbus Beer Company, Warrenville, IL for Nimbus Beer Company, Tucson, AZ" Best By 01/08/2020 11:06. A quick Google search shows it's associated with the Two Brothers Brewing Co. but only associated with Scottsdale. In any case, guessing the beer is alive and well in the midwest.

L - 12 oz can poured into pint glass. Pours a slightly hazy amber color with a thin white head that dissipates quick, leaves a little lacing with decent carbonation.

S - Earthy, floral, orange citrus, malt, grassy hops, some honey sweetness as well.

T - Follows the nose starts off with a bitter hoppy bite, citrus, honey, fruit, astringent alcohol, finishes with a slightly bready malt biscuit flavor. Becomes more citrusy sweet throughout the session. Very nice balance of hoppy bitterness and malty sweetness.

F - More medium bodied, fair amount of carbonation, slightly dry finish but very drinkable.

O - If this is the same stuff that the Tucson brewery made when it was around, it's a nice hop-leaning APA but sits at a modest 4.9% ABV. Nothing too outstanding but is very drinkable and not overpowering. So long as they keep making it, I'd definitely pick it up again.
Sep 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.55 by GeorgeAKeim from Oregon

Aug 27, 2017
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Reviewed by andrewh995 from Arizona

3.38/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Pours a gold color with a white head. Smells of bready malts and yeast. Tastes like bready malt and light citrus. Medium body with medium carbonation. Overall a decent APA.
May 16, 2017
 
Rated: 3.19 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Mar 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.37 by 2beerdogs from California

Dec 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by psoriasaurus from Thailand

Nov 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by Jodio from Texas

Jul 21, 2016
 
Rated: 2.12 by AngEo from Texas

Feb 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.59 by DrAnnaNemis from Illinois

Jan 17, 2016
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

3.56/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
A: slight haze; copper colored; 1 finger ivory head that receded to a thick collar; very nice lacing;

S: floral, earthy, a little sweet malt;

T: follows the nose from start to finish; mild bitterness at the end;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation;

O: hops aren't as forward as I expect with an APA; flavor is a little boring;
Dec 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by YodersBeerEmporium from Iowa

Jul 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.32 by DrinkVtBeer from Vermont

May 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.42 by ovaltine from Indiana

Feb 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.07 by CTbrew32 from Rhode Island

Feb 04, 2015
 
Rated: 2.71 by JoelClark from Idaho

Feb 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.52 by almostjay from Virginia

Jan 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by paulish from New York

Dec 24, 2014
Nimbus Pale Ale from Nimbus Brewing Company
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 147 ratings