5:00 O'Clock Afternoon Ale
Renegade Brewing Company

5:00 O'Clock Afternoon Ale5:00 O'Clock Afternoon Ale
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From:
Renegade Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
77
Avg:
3.32 | pDev: 13.86%
Reviews:
24
Ratings:
75
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 17, 2018
Added:
Aug 18, 2011
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  17
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Ratings by OrestesMethuon:
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Reviewed by OrestesMethuon from Montana

3.81/5  rDev +14.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Very easy-drinking; super pale, with good dry malts, grassy bite, and crisp textures; refreshing, morning-appropriate drinker. Not a life-changing kölsch, but still entirely solid.
Feb 24, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by Elicoleman from Colorado

Jul 17, 2018
 
Rated: 3.67 by GregSemenza from Connecticut

Jun 08, 2018
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Reviewed by Wasatch from Colorado

3.96/5  rDev +19.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz. Can

Poured into a DFH glass a pretty nice clean/clear golden yellow color, with some pretty nice carbonation, and with a one-finger plus white head, which leaves some nice creamy sticky lacing behind. The nose is malty, hoppy, with a little citrus. The taste is pretty nice, malty, hoppy, citrusy. Medium body, ABV hidden nicely. Overall a pretty tasty brew, a nice thirst quencher.
May 30, 2018
 
Rated: 3.15 by fastsite from Colorado

Dec 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.62 by ToddSoonerFan from Iowa

Aug 05, 2017
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Reviewed by schoolboy from Ohio

3.52/5  rDev +6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I had a newer cousin of this brew recently - one with lemongrass and ginger added but that presumably is this brew as a base (my assumption). Those spices really worked, and lacking them, this is not nearly as satisfying.

It opens with great head and foam - truly outstanding. That foam sticks around a long time. The aroma is typical, clean and fresh and not overburdened with hops or anything else, just a tad of yeast smell.

The taste is fresh and clean. I guessed blonde ale and then checked, so they seem right on the style.

Overall, this is pretty decent, and I like the sentiment of the name - start easy! Recommended for when you don't want to get wasted. Yet.
Aug 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4.07 by Jeremiah87 from Colorado

Jul 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.2 by Kahlerbock from Kansas

Jul 09, 2017
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.02/5  rDev -9%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3
Attractive golden brew with plenty of foam in the chalice. Not much perceptible aroma. Fairly crisp and well-carbonated in the mouth, best features. Extremely light body.

There's a hint of Kölsch taste but then it tapers into a plain and dirty finish. Slightly astringent aftertaste but no trace of hops. Metallic note. From the 12 oz can in the Colorado mixed 12-pack purchased at Grapevine Liquors.
Jul 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.15 by GRG1313 from California

May 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.25 by thinwhiteduke from Illinois

Sep 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.28 by evanwoertz from California

Sep 03, 2016
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Reviewed by hoptheology from California

3.25/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Should not be rated as a Blonde Ale, as the brewery counts it as a Kolsch.

Anyways, 5 o'clock pours a lightly hazy golden hay color, with a head that looks like it's going to fizzle out but it doesn't. It's very loosely knit and looks carbonated like a soda, but leaves impressive lace on the sides and keeps its head a good while. 40% opacity.

Smells like cake batter. Also...a bit of baked, honey-drizzled grains.

Flavor is sharp and bitter to start, but quickly fades to a honey-like sweetness and carrot cake finish. Lingering bitterness buzzes on the palate as the tug of war between sweet and bitter comes to an end.

Feel is light, crispy, and a touch aggressive in its sharpness/carbonation. A bit of pastiness finishes the feel.

Overall, not an impressive ale...I like the carrot cake aspect, but this beer can't decide if it wants to be a sweet Kolsch or a bitter one, instead turning out like carrot cake baked with dandilions and grass clippings. It gets tiring after half a can, which is not good at all, I may end up pouring the rest out. I suppose if you're sweating in the hot sun and need something to cool you down, this would work - but so would any other lighter styled beer on the shelf.
May 26, 2016
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Rated by parkcenterlounge from Colorado

3.48/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I liked this beer on first impression. Light easy but not watery tasting. I say great
May 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.27 by BruceHartford3 from Nebraska

Apr 11, 2016
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Reviewed by Tone from Missouri

3.77/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear, gold color. 1/4 inch head of an off-white color. Decent retention and decent lacing. Smells of citrus (orange), slight hops, hint of tea, pale malt, and slight spice. Fits the style of an American Blonde Ale. Mouth feel is sharp and crisp, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of slight earthy malt, slight wheat, spice, pale malt, hops, hint of tea, and orange. Overall, enh the earthy malt and tea are too strong, but the citrus is a nice addition.
Jan 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by nathanmiller from New York

Nov 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by j-rod18 from North Dakota

Nov 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.12 by CrummyLuke from Nebraska

Nov 06, 2015
5:00 O'Clock Afternoon Ale from Renegade Brewing Company
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 75 ratings