Frank
Community Beer Works

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From:
Community Beer Works
 
New York, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
4.6%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.95 | pDev: 8.86%
Reviews:
16
Ratings:
53
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 14, 2019
Added:
Apr 20, 2012
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  6
We start with a mellow malt base to showcase the hops against a lightly grainy sweetness. Zeus, Centennial and Zythos hops are used in the boil and again in dry hopping to maximize hop aroma and flavor. The result is a superbly drinkable Pale Ale loaded with zest, pine, and a touch of citrus.
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Ratings by vonnegut21:
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Rated by vonnegut21 from New York

3/5  rDev -24.1%

Oct 20, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.69 by wtpbod from New York

Feb 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.85 by alexsergio from New York

Jul 27, 2018
 
Rated: 3.72 by nater919 from New York

Jun 16, 2018
 
Rated: 3.58 by DaveCash from New York

May 13, 2018
 
Rated: 3.82 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Feb 11, 2018
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Reviewed by RblWthACoz from Pennsylvania

3.92/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Grassy and straw tones are the most abundant here. Airy with a nice bite. Carbonation is quite aggressive, but that's the only drawback. This would be a good food beer against a rustic and hearty salad.
Sep 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by deonreds from New York

Jul 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Zekenyce from New Jersey

Feb 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by jpd026 from New York

Feb 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by LakeEffectSteam from New York

Dec 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.3 by jvodom from Maryland

Nov 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.09 by TheBeerdedCharmer from Pennsylvania

Nov 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.67 by SonictheBeerhog from New York

Nov 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.89 by yancot from Canada (ON)

Oct 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by kwjd from Canada (ON)

Sep 05, 2015
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Reviewed by biegaman from Canada (ON)

3.92/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Unlike many pale ales, Frank is literally pale. Bright and spotlessly clear, school bus yellow in colour, you'd be hard pressed to find a more approachable looking beer. The soapy head (well lathered given the growler's long car ride) and sticky lace lead me to believe it's as well made as it looks agreeable.

Zeus, Centennial and Zythos isn't exactly a household blend but it makes for a rather familiar bouquet that provides enough citrus and pine notes to get the attention of any hophead. Although relatively soft and if anything a little understated, that hoppiness defines the aroma by virtue of really being the only game in town.

Each mouthfull is like a stroll through botanical gardens. Or maybe an orchard. Or maybe boreal forest. This particular trio makes for a delightful, balanced hop profile that keeps things light. Indeed, care has been given so as *not* to overload the palate with pithy or pungent bitterness.

Frank is what the kids call "crushable". Hop flavour is dominant - IBUs and alcohol are not. And any elements of pale, bready maltiness play second fiddle, though, in fairness, it's not the hops that give this beer its body; the hops aren't what leave you feeling so satiated after a pint.

If beers like Frank are any indication, Community Beer Works are perfect neighbors. Basically, it's an everyday beer Buffalonians can be proud of and is exactly the thing to drink after work, or while watching a Bills or Sabres game, or relaxing by a lake in the summer, or after a long drive down the I-90, or whatever else it is those funny talking, "hard A" accentuating people get up to.
Jul 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by chuckwn from California

Jun 14, 2015
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Reviewed by Kevuas from New York

4.01/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Frank poured a pale to deep gold and showed a ample foam that dissipated into a retaining half-finger head. The aroma of Frank is pine and a tad bit of citrus. Frank is made with Zeus, Centennial, and Zythos hops. Zeus hops (of CTZ trio fame) are known for being aromatic and pleasant, and Frank certainly possesses those categories in aroma and taste. Centennial hops are another hallmark addition to American-style ales, and Frank benefits from these hops as well. Frank is rounded off by the addition of Zythos hops, which impart some tropical and citrus tones to the taste- but not a lot. More so, Frank smacks of raw hop oil resin and is a little sticky and sweet. The mouthfeel is light to medium and Frank finishes dry.

There is a distinct and recognizable quality about Frank that renders this beer highly drinkable. Frank is a blend of American-style hops but not overpoweringly so. And there is a base malt sweetness, but not ostentatiously so. There is nothing offensive about Frank; a sign of balance and blend success. Frank tastes fresh and delicious.
May 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4.26 by heerboth from Pennsylvania

May 09, 2015
Frank from Community Beer Works
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 53 ratings