Tsunami Pale Ale
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company

Tsunami Pale AleTsunami Pale Ale
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From:
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
 
Iowa, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.79 | pDev: 10.03%
Reviews:
75
Ratings:
440
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 14, 2021
Added:
Jul 24, 2010
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  50
Dive into a Toppling Goliath Tsunami Pale Ale. Waves of mandarin orange aroma swell into this light ale body, coasting to a smooth, easy finish. This Tsunami is a breezy ride, not too bitter, and a perfect introduction for those not yet familiar with the craft brewing world. Prepare your palate to take the plunge with a chilled Tsunami Pale, best served in a pint glass.

31 IBU
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Ratings by yourefragile:
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Rated by yourefragile from District of Columbia

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

May 01, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.89 by TwilightBeerCareer from Illinois

Feb 14, 2021
 
Rated: 3.96 by Robertas from Lithuania

Oct 25, 2019
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Rated by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

4.4/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
This is exceptional fresh. Get it under a month in the can and you WILL appreciate it!
May 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by Nurt20 from Illinois

Jan 21, 2019
 
Rated: 3.92 by ChuckTom from Arizona

Jan 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.85 by desint from Belgium

Oct 11, 2018
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Reviewed by deedric from Wisconsin

3.82/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
16 Oz Can
*Turbid (this can was purchased in June - opened in September) straw color with 1/4 inch white head that falls quickly.
*Citrus hops, malt.
*Hop forward, biscuity malt after. Hops return at the end to provide another hit of hop flavor - bitter.
*Medium mouthfeel, mild carbonation. Dry finish.
*Overall a nice Pale Ale,
Sep 16, 2018
 
Rated: 3.92 by scottspencer from Indiana

Sep 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.58 by ClintGoodman from Iowa

Aug 19, 2018
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Reviewed by FLima from Brazil

3.94/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Amber orange color with a thick head with decent retention and leaving a wall of laces.
Aroma with notes of tangerines, grass and pine, a bit of caramel, mango and pineapples.
Flavor with notes of grapefruit, tangerines, grass, mango, pineapple and pepper-resiny zest. Dry and bitter aftertaste. Friendly, but still surprising resilient at only 31 IBUs and not really fresh.
Bordering medium body with mild carbonation with very tiny bubbles.
Assertive APA with good bitter sweet balance and predominant green and citrusy flavors with a tropical touch. It borders IPA strength.
Aug 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.77 by samEBC from Belgium

Jul 31, 2018
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Reviewed by rex_4539 from Greece

3.81/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
L: Hazy orange/amber color, three finger white head, messy lacing, loads of carbonation.

S: Hops, malts, yeast.

T: Hops, malts, yeast, citrusy. Bitter.

F: Light bodied, very drinkable.

O: Average APA but quite drinkable.
Jul 20, 2018
 
Rated: 3.67 by Chilmer from Iowa

May 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.74 by Keananmichael5 from California

May 19, 2018
 
Rated: 3.67 by kmanjohnson from California

May 19, 2018
 
Rated: 3.85 by Steveskk83 from Illinois

May 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Apr 27, 2018
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Reviewed by larryarms847 from Illinois

3.77/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear amberish golden orange yellow with a touch of chill haze and bubbly two finger head of foam.

Strong toasted malt sweetness gives way to pungent citrus zest.

The malt bill certainly doesn't hide in flavor as well, as the strong handed citrus aroma translates to flavor as well.

Light-bodied, medium-high carbonation, crisp, refreshing.

Overall, quite a refreshing APA, but is a little lackluster.
Apr 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by southsidejoe8089 from Illinois

Apr 13, 2018
Tsunami Pale Ale from Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 440 ratings