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Flying Jenny Extra Pale Ale
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
- From:
- Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
- Rhode Island, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
Ranked #652 - ABV:
- 5.3%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #18,723 - Avg:
- 3.83 | pDev: 9.4%
- Reviews:
- 68
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 16, 2024
- Added:
- May 23, 2012
- Wants:
- 15
- Gots:
- 116
An unfiltered extra pale ale crafted with five different malts and complimented by northwestern hops make this brew one to enjoy year-round. Generous amounts of hops in the kettle and fermenter give our EPA a citrusy and floral flavor and aroma.
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Ratings by BryanCarey:
Reviewed by BryanCarey from Texas
3.94/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Golden/orange in hue, this beer has a nose that combines hops, bread, and pine. The foam is substantial and long- lasting, making its presence known from the get- go and leaving its presence behind in the form of noticeable lacing.
This beer has a taste that follows its nose. The flavors of pine and bread are most obvious, backed by flavors of sweet malt, biscuits, citrus, and crackers. The taste is a little less intense than the nose led me to believe, but the basic flavors are just as expected and the beer is very pleasant.
This beer isn’t quite an IPA, but is leaning in that direction; Hence the name, extra pale ale. It has an intriguing taste combination and seems like the type of beer that seasoned veterans and craft beer newbies will all find acceptable. The bread, pine, fruit, and floral notes are certainly there, but not overpowering and the beer is very non- pretentious.
I have only tried a few Gray Sail beers, but this one is my favorite in the bunch. Give it a try if you can find it- just be careful when you pour, as the foaminess can easily overflow your glass.
Apr 23, 2014This beer has a taste that follows its nose. The flavors of pine and bread are most obvious, backed by flavors of sweet malt, biscuits, citrus, and crackers. The taste is a little less intense than the nose led me to believe, but the basic flavors are just as expected and the beer is very pleasant.
This beer isn’t quite an IPA, but is leaning in that direction; Hence the name, extra pale ale. It has an intriguing taste combination and seems like the type of beer that seasoned veterans and craft beer newbies will all find acceptable. The bread, pine, fruit, and floral notes are certainly there, but not overpowering and the beer is very non- pretentious.
I have only tried a few Gray Sail beers, but this one is my favorite in the bunch. Give it a try if you can find it- just be careful when you pour, as the foaminess can easily overflow your glass.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by ANIMOUL from Vermont
4/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Drank from a 12 oz can; relatively fresh dating purchased from the brewery. Tastes of bright, clear hops with subtle malt backing. Refreshing and clear and epitomizes what an Extra Pale Ale should taste like. Not bad... good for the style.
Apr 19, 2021Reviewed by Maltyhead from Massachusetts
3.94/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Drank from a 12 ounce can.
Appearance: cloudy honey in color, nice 1” head, good lacing.
Smell: very subtle hoppy, very subtle grapefruit.
Taste: mild hoppy and smooth.
Mouth Feel: medium carbonated, medium creamy, very smooth.
A very drinkable beer. Creamer than anticipated. I would purchase again.
Jan 16, 2020Appearance: cloudy honey in color, nice 1” head, good lacing.
Smell: very subtle hoppy, very subtle grapefruit.
Taste: mild hoppy and smooth.
Mouth Feel: medium carbonated, medium creamy, very smooth.
A very drinkable beer. Creamer than anticipated. I would purchase again.
Reviewed by Amendm from Rhode Island
3.93/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A strong pour from a 12-oz. can (10-11-18) was needed for a 1/2 finger of frothy white short lived fuzz with spots of lace. It states " Extra Pale" on label, true, very hazy light straw color, does not change much in front of light.
Pale malt and yeast lead the smell with floral and herbal hops.
The taste begins semi-sweet and lightly bitter, yeast and pale malt upfront. The middle is still malty as the sweetness drops off and hop bitterness increases. The finish is dry, reasonably bitter and long. Dryness, spicy hop flavors and faint pepper linger for a while.
Medium-rich bodied, plenty of carbonation in reserve. Alcohol is hidden (the pepper?).
Blonde Ale look and smell (the yeast), Pale Ale the rest of the way, nice transition from semi-sweet to dry and spicy.
Dec 30, 2018Pale malt and yeast lead the smell with floral and herbal hops.
The taste begins semi-sweet and lightly bitter, yeast and pale malt upfront. The middle is still malty as the sweetness drops off and hop bitterness increases. The finish is dry, reasonably bitter and long. Dryness, spicy hop flavors and faint pepper linger for a while.
Medium-rich bodied, plenty of carbonation in reserve. Alcohol is hidden (the pepper?).
Blonde Ale look and smell (the yeast), Pale Ale the rest of the way, nice transition from semi-sweet to dry and spicy.
Flying Jenny Extra Pale Ale from Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
391 ratings
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