Mystic Seaport Pale Ale
Shipyard Brewing Company

Mystic Seaport Pale AleMystic Seaport Pale Ale
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From:
Shipyard Brewing Company
 
Maine, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.38 | pDev: 14.5%
Reviews:
22
Ratings:
46
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 15, 2020
Added:
Apr 07, 2002
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by sinstaineddemon:
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Reviewed by sinstaineddemon from Connecticut

2.77/5  rDev -18%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
A - this ale pours a golden yellow, with a thin white head that laces quickly, there is steady, but sparse carbonation visible

S - has that pale ale wonderfully hoppy aroma, there is a distinct and slightly piney hop profile, there is also a delightful citrus aroma as well, kind of an orange/grapefruit combination, smells nice

T - a bit more bitter than i expected, still tasty, a strong hop profile and evident citrine component, its tasty, but rather mediocre

M&D - as i stated this pale ale is too bitter to be highly drinkable, to me that is, but not hop bitter like i enjoy, more of a citrus bitter that i dont particularly enjoy, however many may enjoy it
Sep 20, 2006
More User Ratings:
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Rated by BFCarr from New Jersey

3.54/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Starts okay, but it gets a bit spiky after the initial sip. Drinkable but there are better options.
Nov 15, 2020
 
Rated: 3.77 by grahuba from Connecticut

Nov 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by Kurzman from Rhode Island

Jun 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by ejimhof from Pennsylvania

Apr 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.37 by nebula1999 from Connecticut

Dec 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Nov 05, 2015
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Reviewed by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island

3.48/5  rDev +3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a US tumbler pint glass.

A: The beer is a light gold color, with a medium-sized white head that fades quickly and leaves a thin lace on the glass.

S: The aroma contains citrus, honey, light caramelized malts and a good amount of hops.

T: The taste starts out sweet with flavors of citrus, honey and other fruits followed by a bready but thin malt character. The hops presence is mild but complementary and provides a decent balance. The after-taste is slightly sweet.

M: A little crisp and a little smooth, medium body, medium-to-high carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.

O: A little tasty, goes down ok, not too filling, mild kick, decent representation of style, it’s not a bad beer but there are certainly several others in the style that I would choose first.
Mar 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.24 by jrand2621 from Connecticut

Dec 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by StevenH from New Jersey

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Shawnspl from Rhode Island

Oct 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by cjgiant from District of Columbia

Aug 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Westyn from Texas

Jul 31, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by timoteo833 from New York

Jul 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Sellen from Connecticut

Jul 29, 2014
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Reviewed by Roguer from Connecticut

2.49/5  rDev -26.3%
look: 1.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Absolutely no head, no liveliness, no lacing, no foam. Brew is an oily-looking golden amber, nearly transparent.

Soft floral aroma, heavy on caramel and butterscotch. Slightly yeasty. Not particularly inviting.

Taste follows the nose. Diacetyl and caramel malt bomb. Very sweet, in a cloying and almost medicinal way. Tastes nothing like an APA. Difficult to finish the beer; no balance or hops at all.

Oily and slick mouthfeel; there's a malty, back of the throat quality to the flavor that makes this a slower drink than the overall body does. No sting or liveliness.

I wonder what the aim was; a Belgian pale, or an English ale? It's certainly not an American Pale Ale; everything seems wrong for that. I also wonder as to the freshness of the keg and the quality of the tap lines. Everything about this experience was sub-par, and not what I expected, but I'm not 100% convinced that it all falls on the beer. Regardless, I don't plan to seek it out in the bottle any time soon to verify or invalidate my first impression.
Mar 31, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by Pando from Connecticut

Oct 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Soxfan45 from Connecticut

Jul 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by JTomczak from Connecticut

Jun 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by rorjets from Connecticut

Feb 10, 2013
Mystic Seaport Pale Ale from Shipyard Brewing Company
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 46 ratings