Whitetail Ale
Rock Art Brewery

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From:
Rock Art Brewery
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
Ranked #363
ABV:
5%
Score:
75
Ranked #27,468
Avg:
3.26 | pDev: 16.26%
Reviews:
84
Ratings:
155
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 23, 2022
Added:
Jul 21, 2002
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  9
Our golden American ale has a crisp body and slightly dry, hoppy finish. This is a real treat for the beer lover. Pale, wheat and torrified wheat malts are used with Northern Brewer and Mt. Hood hops.
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Ratings by dacrza1:
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Reviewed by dacrza1 from New Jersey

2.23/5  rDev -31.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2
"A real treat for the beer lover." Hmm.... Pours a sallow shade of gold, mellow with constant effervescence and a crisp white head that bubbles and etches unevenly... fruity and lagerish--an American style indeed--a bit of banana and straw... thin and crisp on the tongue--lingering aftertaste that holds like a pilsner... an odd mix of wheat and malts--not offensive, yet not astounding--just ODD--not sure this could compliment food... this could transition to Miller Lite quite easily--not a compliment or a complaint, but oh well....
Jun 08, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.25 by Velivolus1 from Vermont

Oct 23, 2022
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

3.68/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
a golden ale far better than most, i am afraid this is way underrated here on BA. its a little different than the flavorless yellow water people seem to prefer in the style. it has some real malt flavor to it, maybe some oats or some toasted malt too, on top of the pale stuff, there are some layers here, and while its not the best beer from rock art, it certainly is better than its ratings and is always welcome in my fridge when the weather is hot. clear and shiny in the glass, but i like it best ice cold from the bottle. its refreshing stuff, fresh, and with more flavor than most of these, a slight bitter grassy hop note to the back end, nice and dry, and with a little more body than is common too. great carbonation, a slightly bready flavor running through it, and something that is easy to drink by the six pack. a nice break from the heavy ipa of vermont, something a little lighter but real well done. not sure why folks dont like this more, it has everything i need in the style. rock art is too often forgotten about with all the new and sexy beer coming out of vermont, these guys still make great beers.
Aug 07, 2016
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Reviewed by fitzy84 from Massachusetts

3.56/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Bought a bottle when I was up in Vermont at the Cold Hollow Cider Mill in Waterbury. The beer has a lightly murky golden color with a thin head and good lacing on the sides. Aromas include a spiced, buttery grain smell; could sense maybe a bit of vanilla too. Taste was not too bad; the beer is sweet and grainy. Mouthfeel really helps the beer and flavor. The carbonation is quite good and the medium body makes the beer nice, watery, and refreshing. Overall, I really enjoyed the appearance and mouthfeel to this beer.
May 20, 2016
 
Rated: 2.64 by ScaryEd from New Hampshire

Apr 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.47 by connecticutpoet from Connecticut

Mar 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by eddiefl from New York

Feb 20, 2016
 
Rated: 2.5 by Winston3737 from Michigan

Dec 02, 2015
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Reviewed by whynot44 from Missouri

3.34/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Hazy gold color with a modest foamy white head that vanishes quickly.

The aroma is grainy with hints of coriander and esters.

The taste is bready malts, some mild peppery spices, herbal hops and some apple like notes.

The body is light and fairly smooth making it easy to drink.

Overall, a decent refreshing brew, nothing special but refreshing and enjoyable for a hot day.
Sep 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.07 by Wallmane

Sep 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.49 by costanzo_mike from Massachusetts

Aug 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by ScottP from New Hampshire

Jul 25, 2015
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Reviewed by 57md from Pennsylvania

3.35/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Pours a golden straw with a thin line of head that dissipated quickly. The nose is too reminiscent of an AAL for my liking. The flavor is crisp and the finish is pleasantly dry.
Jul 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.31 by PhineasMcClintock from Massachusetts

Jun 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.72 by Knick198

Apr 23, 2015
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Rated by JKbeerlover from New York

3.25/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
It is aight. It is aight.
Feb 13, 2015
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Rated by OatmattStout from Connecticut

3.05/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Sadly so much diacetyl flavor its a real miss for me
Jan 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by IPAchris from Pennsylvania

Dec 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.3 by Kunks80 from Vermont

Nov 17, 2014
 
Rated: 2.08 by Sheepdog6 from Vermont

Oct 12, 2014
Whitetail Ale from Rock Art Brewery
Beer rating: 75 out of 100 with 155 ratings