Helios Pale Ale
Upland Brewing Company

Helios Pale AleHelios Pale Ale
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From:
Upland Brewing Company
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.44 | pDev: 12.79%
Reviews:
95
Ratings:
245
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 02, 2018
Added:
May 01, 2009
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  29
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Ratings by RickS95:
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Reviewed by RickS95 from Indiana

3.21/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
It's really a sharp looking beer. It's got a soft peach color that's mostly opaque. On top is a head that is initially large, but dissipates really quickly.

Even after warming a bit, the smells don't jump out at you. There's some citrus hiding in there, but I also picked up some pretty standard malt notes. Had I not known it was a pale ale, I might has guessed it to be a pils.

Like the nose, the tastes aren't overpowering. A slight bit of citrus is quickly subdued by an almost watered down, piney flavor.

Low in alcohol, so there's no bite or heat. Low in IBUs so there's not much bite there. An slight watery mouthfeel. I expected more out of a pale ale.

Kind of an average beer, has some things going for it, and has some other things going against it. Will probably be a while before I try it again.
Jun 27, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.53 by StephenBechler from Illinois

Jul 02, 2018
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Reviewed by Hackattack from Indiana

3.67/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
This is good...better than okay......come on raters!!!.....pretty good stuff... sweet/malty yet hoppy balance. .....also light at 5%ABV. This was a fun choice from a sampler 12 pack I got today from the store.
Nov 13, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by mmoriarty from Rhode Island

Sep 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.57 by DareOfTheHog from Vermont

Aug 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.53 by BarryMFBurton from Indiana

Jan 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.4 by SeanVonMorrison from Indiana

Jan 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.8 by Genx from Georgia

Dec 04, 2016
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Reviewed by bwood06 from Wisconsin

3.88/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Following a recent marathon that I raced, my and my wife's families all got together and went to Upland Brewing Company for dinner. Dad and I got there first so we decided to go ahead and grab a beer while we waited. Naturally, we went for an Oktoberfest first. Then we all ordered different beers to pair with our meals. I can't remember which one of us ordered this one, but I got a few sips regardless.

This beer features a white head that is quite thin and dissipates quickly to a thin lacing. The beer itself is clear and a bright golden color with light carbonation visible. 3.75/5 the aroma is quite hop forward, mainly on the citrusy side (Citra hops perhaps?). Notes of tangerine, orange, and grapefruit juice really pervade. There is not much in the way of citrus rind, mainly just flesh and juice. There is a bit of light white bread that comes through, showcasing the light malt used. 3.75/5 The flavor is surprisingly sweet, although it is not a strong sweetness by any stretch of the imagination. White bread comes through initially before quickly transitioning to tangerine, orange, grapefruit juice, and finally a bit of citrus rind. The rind note really brings out the bitterness of the hops with a bitterness that is moderate and lingers for quite some time after swallowing. 4/5 This beer is light to medium bodied with a light carbonation burn up front that leads into moderate drying, with the drying lingering just slightly on the palate after swallowing. 4/5 This pale ale is really a well executed APA that does not go overboard on the bitterness. The sweetness and bitterness are well balanced and utilize various hop flavors very nicely. I would say that this one is quite sessionable, with or without food. 3.75/5
Oct 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by DoctorEvil65 from Washington

Aug 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by VaporDome from New York

Jul 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.16 by digitalzombie from Indiana

May 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by brittanylicious from Indiana

May 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by heysuz from Indiana

Apr 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.55 by SomewhereInTheMiddle from Indiana

Jan 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by jtransel from Illinois

Dec 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Angerhaus from Rhode Island

Nov 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.65 by ssimpson89 from Illinois

Nov 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by West_Chester_Ale_Tester from Ohio

Oct 24, 2015
 
Rated: 2.94 by Brewshound from Kentucky

Sep 22, 2015
Helios Pale Ale from Upland Brewing Company
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 245 ratings