Scorpion Pale Ale
Moab Brewery

Scorpion Pale AleScorpion Pale Ale
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From:
Moab Brewery
 
Utah, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
Ranked #1,094
ABV:
4%
Score:
79
Ranked #26,485
Avg:
3.4 | pDev: 15.29%
Reviews:
32
Ratings:
46
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 05, 2023
Added:
Aug 29, 2002
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
Although this pale ale is mild in color, look out! It has six hop additions to tantalize the senses. But beware, it is known as "The Ale That Stings!"
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Ratings by warmstorage:
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Reviewed by warmstorage from California

3.12/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
12 ounce bottle, no dating, no ABV stated.

Pours a deep, right, clear red, with little white head that goes away to nothing, leaves minimal lacing.

Aroma is fruity hops and esters, with malt, and hints of... wood?

Taste is fairly bitter hoppiness, but a little coarse, and not especially pleasant. Leaves a thickish, viscous coating in my mouth.

Overall, a decent, drinkable beer, and more hop pronounced than most Utah brews. (The only more hoppy ones I can think of under the 4% cap are Red Rock's IPA Junior, and Squatters Full Suspension.)

I'd buy it again if I were at a bar and it was the best thing available, but wouldn't go out of my way.
Dec 13, 2006
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Rated by Manta200 from Kentucky

3.44/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
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Apr 05, 2023
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Reviewed by Jsteez from Utah

3.75/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A very solid pale ale that is smooth, hoppy, and a touch of biscuit malt. Some piney notes, but mild. A nice copper color with a soapy head.
The flavor profile has improved now that it has 5% abv. The 4% version was a bit thin, but this one has a lighter body with more flavor.
Apr 03, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by psoriasaurus from Thailand

Oct 18, 2019
 
Rated: 3.61 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Sep 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.77 by gr8fulbeerhead from California

Aug 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by Fettpopps from Massachusetts

Mar 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by KlayWey from Idaho

Oct 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by harpus from Alabama

Oct 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by tbone1384 from Wyoming

Nov 16, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by lauries444 from New Jersey

Oct 10, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by mcsauter82 from New Jersey

Sep 18, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by DerwinWentworth from Utah

Mar 27, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by spelletier

Mar 18, 2012
 
Rated: 5 by Brewman7284 from Connecticut

Mar 01, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Naamandroid from Alabama

Jan 08, 2012
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Reviewed by NWer from Washington

3.18/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours perfectly clear light amber into my pint glass.
Smooth pour nice head dissipates quickly. Sessionable. Non-complex with nothing outstanding but nothing bad either except for a slight astringent aftertaste.
Overall though, a nice enjoyable beer to quench the thirst.
Apr 13, 2011
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Reviewed by stoutman from Michigan

3.97/5  rDev +16.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A wonderful must-try IPA from Moab brewery in Utah. Dark amber brown body with a light caramel head. Nice earthy aroma with some toasty elements. Flavors of earth, grass and resin with a wonderful hop bitterness. Has an oily texture. A nice finish with a decent aftertaste.
Oct 05, 2010
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Reviewed by mentor from Colorado

2.84/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
Pours a half-finger of yellow-tan head over a nearly clear rust liquid. Smells of diacetyl and citrusy hops (oranges, grassy, lemon, grapefruit pith, and berry).

Tastes rough grassy hop bite without the accompanying clean bitter to counter. Flat woody and orange flavor with some pith. malt is a non-descript sweet beneath. Hops dominate and the finish suffers from an old hop character. Md-light body and medium drinkability.
Sep 08, 2010
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Reviewed by mwilbur from Minnesota

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Poured from 12 oz bottle into shaker pint glass.
A: Pours a clear amber color with 1/2 inch bubbly white head that quickly recedes.
S: Nice fresh honey and apple with floral hops. Straight forward, but good. Aroma is best immediately after the pour...giving this a few minutes to settle and it's not nearly as good.
T: Floral and bitter hops...not much else. If all you want are hops, this may be your brew. Personally I'm looking for a bit more.
M: Smooth and slightly oily feel. Light body. Bitter and mildly dry hop feel.
D: At 4%, it's sessionable, but it's too much of a one-note brew to be all that drinkable. I certainly wouldn't turn one down in the future if offered, but I wouldn't go out of my way to find it. Thanks to my father-in-law for bringing this one back for me!
Jun 28, 2010
Scorpion Pale Ale from Moab Brewery
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 46 ratings