Hades Ale
Great Divide Brewing Company

Hades AleHades Ale
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From:
Great Divide Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
7.8%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.74 | pDev: 12.57%
Reviews:
374
Ratings:
721
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 01, 2019
Added:
Jun 11, 2007
Wants:
  38
Gots:
  34
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Ratings by angelmonster:
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Reviewed by angelmonster from Colorado

4.13/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Fresh 12oz bottled on 01/16/09

Pours a nice white 3 finger head. Body is a pale gold with lots of bubbles. Head retention and lacing are pretty good

Smell is of belgium yeast. Fruity zest and some peppery spice. Some straw malt but no hops.

Taste is a bit dry with some straw malt and some citrus or lemongrass. After taste has a slight metallic astringency, kinda how some white wines leave a similar affect. Taste of yeast is similar to grape and hops are slightly present and resinous.

Head is semi creamy and body is light and very smooth. Carbonation is on the mid to low side.

Over all a good attempt at a Belgium by an American brewery, especially for the price! Very easy to drink and at 7.3% alcohol can be deceiving. Now Im off to the Great Divide brewery for their St. Patricks day celebration
Mar 17, 2009
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3.92/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Extremely see-through bright yellow.

Bright white head which dissipates but does not disappear.

Strong lacing.

Banana nose; slight cloves. Definitely Belgian yeast, here.

Thin mouthfeel, almost watery; hops smack this lips.

Apple, banana & cinnamon bread; easily quaffable, with a champagne finish. A worthy beer.
Apr 01, 2019
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Reviewed by mothmanscott from Georgia

3.97/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From notes 1/4/12: Pours clear straw yellow with half a finger of white, very short-lived head that leaves very little surface cap and no lace. Aroma is Belgian yeast fruity esters especially bananas, cloves, a little stone fruit, bread and spices. Taste is similar with the addition of coriander and phenols. There is a noticeable hop character and more bitterness than anticipated from the style. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with low-moderate carbonation.
Dec 04, 2018
 
Rated: 4.75 by pvibeer from Colorado

Nov 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

Apr 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.9 by erk0607 from Colorado

Jan 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by Justin82 from Massachusetts

Jan 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by crob3888 from California

Jan 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by informaticsDoc from Pennsylvania

Nov 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.32 by LeftHanded666 from New York

Oct 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by jtnord from Colorado

Aug 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.41 by MisterKilderkin from California

Jul 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by kjkinsey from Texas

Jun 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by DerwinWentworth from Utah

May 13, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +20.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours crystal clear straw colored under a sudsy white foam cap. Bread and yeast on the nose and palate with light fruit. A very creamy rich texture with a medium light body and above average carbonation.
Apr 20, 2015
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Rated by modidia from New York

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Just ok..a bit sweet..don't plan to ever drink again
Mar 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by LutherBrau from Massachusetts

Mar 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by MidwestBA from Illinois

Feb 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by nelsonracite from New Jersey

Feb 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Dec 15, 2014
Hades Ale from Great Divide Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 721 ratings