Great American Restaurant Pale Ale
Sweetwater Tavern & Brewery

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From:
Sweetwater Tavern & Brewery
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.7%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.49 | pDev: 13.75%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
11
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 22, 2016
Added:
Jun 03, 2005
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by Noelito76:
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Rated by Noelito76 from New York

3.77/5  rDev +8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Jan 05, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.45 by Santiagocpr from Virginia

Jan 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by Iamjeff6 from Virginia

Apr 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Boone757 from Virginia

Oct 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ShepardCommander from Virginia

Jul 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Navalartichoke from Virginia

Oct 25, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by avisong from Virginia

May 09, 2012
 
Rated: 2.5 by Pencible from Virginia

Feb 02, 2012
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Reviewed by drabmuh from Maryland

2.93/5  rDev -16%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
Beer served on tap.

BORING BORING BORING BORING (am I to 250 characters yet? No? OK I'll write a real review).

Beer is amber and has a minimal head. Some (a little) lacing is left on the glass. Carbonation moderate. Does not prop up the head at all.

There is a slight citrus hop aroma, but nothing much at all.

There is no malt in this beer at all. I think the color must be food coloring added to simulate malt color. Its as thin as water and no sweetness or alcohol flavor at all. There is some hops but they aren't balanced by anything in the beer. This results in an unbalance harsh acidic flavor at the end of the beer. Gross. Mouthfeel is thin, drinkability is average.
Nov 17, 2009
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Reviewed by Traquairlover from Virginia

3.01/5  rDev -13.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
On tap.

A = Light amber, great frothy head, huge lacing, heavy carbonation made up of small bubbles. Good looking beer.

S = Slight scent of hops bitter characteristics, with light smell of fresh grains.

T = Bitter at front and in finish with a light malt sweetness in the middle, not nearly as tastey as I'd hoped given the appearance, did have a good length finish though.

M = Light to medium bodied, carbonation felt too strong on my tongue.

D = Okay drinkability, this is a good drinker but not a great one.
Feb 13, 2008
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Reviewed by jackorain from Pennsylvania

3.7/5  rDev +6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
M-I had this , as it shows, at the Sterling outlet. This beer however, is apparently brewed/sold at several chains within this company.
A-chill haze, copper color, nice 3/4 inch head great lace

S-citrus and green hops, lightly roasted malts and carmel malts.

T-Tastes much like it smells. This beer is well balanced, the hops are there but the malts definitely come through. A pretty good beer.

M-Nice carbonation, somewhat creamy meduim body.

D-very drinkable, I had 2 at this bar. Nice bar too.
Nov 02, 2006
Great American Restaurant Pale Ale from Sweetwater Tavern & Brewery
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 11 ratings