Weihenstephaner Pale Ale
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan

Weihenstephaner Pale AleWeihenstephaner Pale Ale
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From:
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
 
Germany
Style:
American Pale Ale
Ranked #936
ABV:
6.1%
Score:
84
Ranked #23,153
Avg:
3.62 | pDev: 11.88%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
22
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 16, 2022
Added:
Dec 20, 2012
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  3
A noble composition of very traditional aroma hops from the world’s biggest connected hops growing area with a blend of the sorts “Tradition” and the original local cultivars “Hersbrucker” and “Hallertauer Mittelfrüh”. Local cultivars are hops in their most original and natural way, selected out of wild growing sorts over the last centuries. They are highly sought after for their low bitter value yet very distinguished, elegant and  flavorful aroma.
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Rated: 3.72 by Hopweiser from Korea (South)

Oct 16, 2022
 
Rated: 3.83 by zknight from Korea (South)

Dec 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.67 by Timfromthemainland from New York

Mar 29, 2018
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Reviewed by Bierman9 from New Hampshire

3.63/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Sampled from a 0.5l bottle, a gift from my friend Iain from Weihenstephan.... Consumed in Maastricht on 28SEP16... Best by date of 30SEP16....

Poured into a small Teku, it was medium golden and a bit muted and hazy. Had a voluminous light tan head; billowed up at least 2" easily, with a very slow ebb. Had plentiful, fine, aggressive carbo, and excellent lacing. Had sort of a doughy nose, with a bit of caramel and light citrus. Body was a little under medium, and it had a touch of prickle.

Taste started like the nose - doughy, biscuity and with subtle caramel. Had some mild fruit action, with some green apple and a hint of grapefruit, and a smidge of light floral hopping at the end. A middle of the road offering, at best. Prosit!

3.63/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

1858
Oct 11, 2016
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Reviewed by Schoeni from Germany

3.97/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
tasted the WPA directly at the source at Weihenstephan Hill, from tap at the Versuchsbrauerei TUM. The 2016 edition: Pilsner, Münchner II, Cara Hell, Hops: Hersbrucker and Hallertauer. 6.1 % ABV, 36 IBU. Pours in at a dark amber rather copper colour, nice fluffy head. Smells like pine, some fruity Esters, not that much citrucy, more like strawberry, more like ripe fruits and sweet malts..... real nice in my opinion. First sip is fruity, very smooth, finish is not that bitter at all.... so it is easy to drink. So that'S what ist like: A very fruity, hoppy PA with some german style malts and easy to drink caracter. Really good. You could easily drink 2 or 3 "halbe" of this beer at the beer garden .... Prost!
Sep 21, 2016
 
Rated: 2.75 by Nichols33 from Massachusetts

Apr 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by clarknova from Germany

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Smileitsfreetobehappy from Alaska

Sep 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.24 by AdamNowek from Netherlands

Sep 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.2 by dgilks from Australia

Sep 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by PPartlow from Oklahoma

Aug 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Canada_Dan from Colorado

Jul 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Jun 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by largadeer from California

Nov 19, 2013
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Reviewed by Auraan from Arizona

4.21/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured a nice clear amber with a two finger white head that stuck around. It looked quite pleasant. Scents of fruity esters, including banana, some citrus, pineapple and sweet malt. A very good nose, a nice combination of pale ale and German. Flavor followed mostly after the nose. Citrus, slight grapefruit rind, moderate hop bitterness, some fruity flavors, sweet pale malt, some slight dry wheat cracker in the background. Very good combination of flavors, very refreshing and surprisingly complex. Mouthfeel was medium bodied, with moderate carbonation and a nice crisp feel. Very easy to drink on a hot day. Overall this is an excellent fusion of a pale ale and a German style ale. It has qualities from both styles and combines them in a very pleasant way. Highly recommended.
Sep 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by MatthewPlus from Idaho

Jul 26, 2013
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Reviewed by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Served on-draught at a bar in SoCal. Served into a weissbier glass. Expectations are high given the brewery. Reviewed from notes taken on Saturday. I thought it odd that one of the most traditional German breweries in the world brewed a pale ale.

A: Pours a 1.5 finger head of beige colour and soft complexion. Nice thickness and creaminess. Good (4-5 minute) retention. No lacing or "legs" here. Colour is a nontransparent copper. No yeast particles are visible. No bubble show. Glowing. Spot-on for the style. Looking good so far.

Sm: Pleasant balanced hop profile with dominant floral character. A bit oily and nectary. Grassy. Orange and grapefruit fruit esters. Pale malts. The malty end is evocative and inviting, complementing the hop selection well. No alcohol is detectable. Fresh clove. Banana. A balanced aroma of moderate strength.

T: Pale malts, banana, clove, fruit esters (grapefruit and orange). The hops suit the malts well; it's a good marriage thereof. Well balanced. Floral hop character is dominant. Some caramalt gives it a bit more body. Clean and refreshing. Simple but enjoyable. Some subtlety is at play here.

Mf: Clean, smooth, and wet. Great carbonation. Good thickness and body. A bit oily. Suits the flavour profile well. Light presence on the palate. Refreshing.

Dr: Drinkable and enjoyable. Another solid brew from Weihenstephaner. It's not a great American pale, but it's an interesting balanced approach to the style. Its simplicity holds it back. A nice summer beer, but not quite on par with the high bar set by their other offerings. I'd get it at German prices, but it's not memorable enough to nab on draught again. Glad I tried it.

High C+
Jun 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by bacasnax from Florida

Apr 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by GFD400 from New York

Feb 02, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by jsanford from Georgia

Jan 30, 2013
Weihenstephaner Pale Ale from Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 22 ratings