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Pale Ale
Black Creek Historic Brewery
- From:
- Black Creek Historic Brewery
- Ontario, Canada
- Style:
- English Pale Ale
- ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 82
- Avg:
- 3.53 | pDev: 12.75%
- Reviews:
- 27
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Nov 23, 2018
- Added:
- Jul 24, 2009
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 2
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by Mindsquall from Canada (ON)
3.69/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.69/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Bottle Date - 3/12 - This has been sitting in my cellar for a while.
This poured into my pint glass very thick with a slightly off white head, some dregs near the bottom, presumably yeast.
Smell is very faint, i think I smell some hops there but can't seem to make out any other aromas. Taste is pretty bold, mostly hops, some sweet caramel malt in the undertone with a slightly sour finish. Mouthfeel is thick with a slightly oily hop aftertaste.
I think I've had this before as a much "younger" brew, and although it wasn't too bad I did not enjoy it as much as this. It appears that cellaring does well to this brew and if you have one I'd recommend letting it sit for a while. Overall, pretty good.
Feb 22, 2013This poured into my pint glass very thick with a slightly off white head, some dregs near the bottom, presumably yeast.
Smell is very faint, i think I smell some hops there but can't seem to make out any other aromas. Taste is pretty bold, mostly hops, some sweet caramel malt in the undertone with a slightly sour finish. Mouthfeel is thick with a slightly oily hop aftertaste.
I think I've had this before as a much "younger" brew, and although it wasn't too bad I did not enjoy it as much as this. It appears that cellaring does well to this brew and if you have one I'd recommend letting it sit for a while. Overall, pretty good.
Reviewed by mick303 from Canada (ON)
3.6/5 rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.6/5 rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
BB 09/12. Pours a clean coppery brown/gold, with frothy off-white head. Leaves good lacing.
Smell is vibrant and aromatic. A light grapefruit citrus. Nice balance of assertive malt and hops. Lot of character.
Taste is initially thick malt, then sour malt notes. It develops an astringent character. Becomes more palatable as it warms, a more balanced creamy malt with a lighter hop character. Aftertaste is long, quite a dry bitterness.
Mouthfeel is on the light side, moderate-light body with some bigger malt body coming toward the end, a bit more creamy. Carbonation is very light.
Expecting a fair bit more after the nose. Palate seemed a bit of a let down, but letting it warm was a big improvement, solid indicator. A quality beer and quite drinkable, but never gets very exciting. Works pretty nicely though.
Aug 09, 2012Smell is vibrant and aromatic. A light grapefruit citrus. Nice balance of assertive malt and hops. Lot of character.
Taste is initially thick malt, then sour malt notes. It develops an astringent character. Becomes more palatable as it warms, a more balanced creamy malt with a lighter hop character. Aftertaste is long, quite a dry bitterness.
Mouthfeel is on the light side, moderate-light body with some bigger malt body coming toward the end, a bit more creamy. Carbonation is very light.
Expecting a fair bit more after the nose. Palate seemed a bit of a let down, but letting it warm was a big improvement, solid indicator. A quality beer and quite drinkable, but never gets very exciting. Works pretty nicely though.
Reviewed by NV9 from Canada (ON)
3.57/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.57/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Pours a nice amber colour with a creamy coloured foam head that was there for a few minutes, nit much lacing but a small amount of foam remained after 10 minutes.
Smell of citrus and its evident in the smell that there are strong hops in here.
Tastes crisp, lots of hops up front, definite pine bitter finish.
Low carbonation, medium body, good beer, would go for it again.
Jun 26, 2012Smell of citrus and its evident in the smell that there are strong hops in here.
Tastes crisp, lots of hops up front, definite pine bitter finish.
Low carbonation, medium body, good beer, would go for it again.
Reviewed by ThomasWhytock from Canada (ON)
3.92/5 rDev +11%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev +11%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Picked it up as part of the OCB discovery pack.
A beautiful pour. A nice amber color with a lovely foamy head.
has a very clean and crisp taste. Very malty and a bit bitter, but has a few notes of citrus and is very refreshing.
Overall, a beautiful beer. Recommended to try at least once.
For fans of Mad Tom IPA
May 28, 2012A beautiful pour. A nice amber color with a lovely foamy head.
has a very clean and crisp taste. Very malty and a bit bitter, but has a few notes of citrus and is very refreshing.
Overall, a beautiful beer. Recommended to try at least once.
For fans of Mad Tom IPA
Reviewed by Intrinsic from Germany
3.58/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.58/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
BCPA pours a very creamy copper colour with amazing head retention. The smell is quite malty, but not very complex. The taste is pretty much the same, dominated by a soft malt flavour that's not too sweet. Its balanced out quite nicely by a above average bitterness. It has earthy tones to it and is actually pretty good. Good mouthfeel, although it could stand to be a little drier. Overall, I'd drink it again, although I won't go out of my way to buy this again.
Oct 16, 2011Reviewed by thehyperduck from Canada (ON)
4.08/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.08/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
500 mL bottle picked up at the LCBO; BB date Dec. 2011.
Pours a dark, slightly hazy amber-copper colour, topped with a finger of rich, tan head. Retention is ok; it lasts a few minutes before seeping away to a creamy cap and collar with lots of lacing. The aroma reminds me more of an American pale rather than an English one; pine sap and grapefruit citrus hops, with some underlying caramel malt. Pretty inviting.
The taste follows the aroma - citrusy grapefruit and pine hops are the dominant flavour. A bit earthy/woody with some bergamot. Caramel and biscuity malt sweetness are also present, but slightly overpowered by the hops. Definitely a fusion of American and English pales going on here. Medium-bodied, a bit creamy with some buttery/oily notes. Carbonation level is low-ish; subtle but it works.
Really tasty stuff, I'm glad I picked this up and will probably get it again some time. Definitely worth a try, but don't be surprised if this reminds you more of an APA than an EPA.
Sep 04, 2011Pours a dark, slightly hazy amber-copper colour, topped with a finger of rich, tan head. Retention is ok; it lasts a few minutes before seeping away to a creamy cap and collar with lots of lacing. The aroma reminds me more of an American pale rather than an English one; pine sap and grapefruit citrus hops, with some underlying caramel malt. Pretty inviting.
The taste follows the aroma - citrusy grapefruit and pine hops are the dominant flavour. A bit earthy/woody with some bergamot. Caramel and biscuity malt sweetness are also present, but slightly overpowered by the hops. Definitely a fusion of American and English pales going on here. Medium-bodied, a bit creamy with some buttery/oily notes. Carbonation level is low-ish; subtle but it works.
Really tasty stuff, I'm glad I picked this up and will probably get it again some time. Definitely worth a try, but don't be surprised if this reminds you more of an APA than an EPA.
Pale Ale from Black Creek Historic Brewery
Beer rating:
82 out of
100 with
41 ratings
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