Pale Ale
Twisted Manzanita Ales

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From:
Twisted Manzanita Ales
 
California, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
6.6%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.39 | pDev: 16.22%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
23
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 14, 2016
Added:
Sep 13, 2010
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  3
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Rated: 3.4 by mcthfg from Korea (South)

Feb 14, 2016
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Rated: 3.03 by Emperorl2 from Italy

Dec 16, 2015
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Rated by Kyungsup

5/5  rDev +47.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Better than Sculpin. Beilieve it?
Oct 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by DVMin98 from North Carolina

Dec 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.04 by jakeusa from California

Nov 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Nov 03, 2014
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Reviewed by ANIMOUL from Vermont

3.62/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Meh... not bad for the style. Mildly carbonated, decent APA with a subtle bitter aftertaste. Bottle indicates 6.6 ABV, however, seems slightly less. Initial nose reminded me of dishwater; however, after closer sniffs it seemed sweeter with floral notes.

Overall, not bad. I felt a bit disappointed after my first couple sips... but then began to appreciate the complexity of the beer (i.e. the taste). Give it a try... actually pretty good.
Jun 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by aquazr1 from California

Feb 21, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by Jenray from Texas

Dec 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by ste5venla from California

Dec 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Nov 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by whatname from Pennsylvania

Jul 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by NickMunford from Wyoming

Dec 02, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by t0rin0 from California

Oct 25, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by SocalKicks from California

Oct 14, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by BoRaeCho from Texas

Sep 19, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Irrationalist from California

Aug 10, 2012
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Reviewed by Mora2000 from Texas

3.58/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Thanks to bu11zeye for sharing this bottle.

The beer pours a golden-orange color with a white head. The aroma is full of bread and some grass from the hops. The flavor is more of the same, with a lot of toffee and bread malt, and a hint of grass and earth. Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation.
Jun 03, 2012
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Reviewed by DoubleJ from Wisconsin

2/5  rDev -41%
look: 4 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5
It's an ale, it's pale, on to the beer:

The foam of this one rises quickly and takes up one-third of the glass. Below that rests a chill hazed paler orange with visible bubbles running through. The retention remains very good, remaining thick on top (though not as stupidly thick as it was at the begining) with strings of lace clinging around the glass. And....oh dear, that's an off-putting aroma. The smells of burnt plastic, band aid, and "green" pine are already preparing for my gag reflexes to take action as I inevitably take my first sips.

I really don't know what I'm supposed to be tasting here. It has the flavor of hot glue primarily, with secondary touches of fruit, earthiness, Grape Nuts, and an unclean herbal hop finish. It just doesn't work out, and that aftertaste may be the worst part. The body itself does seem to be on target however, with a near medium body and carbonation that isn't too crisp.

The success out of "Where There's Smoke" restored some of my faith in Manzanita, but it looks that after this Pale Ale, there is still some work that needs to be done.
Apr 23, 2012
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.88/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Starts with a perfumey taste, a nice fragrance of flowery hops, and a touch of cidery tartness. Golden amber in the big tulip. Carbonation is well done providing a good sudsy gulp. Modest malt but has some of the biscuit taste. Pleasant nose of grain and a hint of pineapple. Light body, a nice watery quality, and faultless quaffability.

I don't see anything wrong with a Pale Ale that's not hopped like an IPA. The aftertaste is hoppy with some resins but not overly bitter. This makes me think of the Manzanita Saison with the nice carbonation and mouthfeel.
Oct 06, 2011
Pale Ale from Twisted Manzanita Ales
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 23 ratings