Daypack Pale Ale
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

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From:
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
4.7%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.06 | pDev: 7.39%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
50
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 04, 2016
Added:
Jul 26, 2014
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  7
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Ratings by ja09:
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Rated by ja09 from Minnesota

4/5  rDev -1.5%

Dec 05, 2014
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Rated: 4.18 by NappyB from Illinois

Sep 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.59 by thorkelson from Minnesota

Sep 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by maDUECEgunner from Minnesota

Jul 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.89 by BigAl18 from Minnesota

May 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.52 by DownyIsHungry from Minnesota

May 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4.24 by mnbrewery from Minnesota

Mar 05, 2015
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Reviewed by feloniousmonk from Minnesota

3.98/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Bent Paddle Daypack Pale Ale Single Pale Ale , Bent Paddle Brewing Company, Duluth, MN, 4.7% Alc./Vol.

Appearance: lightly hazed, bright golden hue, under a snowy white, lace-leaving head.

Aroma: Juicy tropical fruit notes, lush pineapple and papaya, plus citrus, lemon and lime, with a trace of pine. Nicely hoppy.

Taste: Big ol' blast of hop bitterness starts us off, softly fading back some. Body is lean and clean, leaving more room on the stage for the hops to shine. Crisp and biscuity malt flavors lurk just below. Brilliant hop flavors continue to treat the tongue, sip after sip. It's an easy-drinking, satisfying pale ale, and I like it.

What does the brewery say? "This sessional pale ale is the ideal complement to the natural surroundings of the open trail. A rugged citrus hop character carries it's weight against the grain with an easy-going drinkability. Be sure to find room in your day-pack for a 6-pack!"

This is a pale ale that should find a home in any well-appointed refrigerator.
Mar 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.26 by TheFizzinator from Minnesota

Dec 28, 2014
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

3.99/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A - Poured out a clear, golden amber color with a small head of thick foam.

S - A very strong pine aroma with tropical fruit. Some caramel maltiness, as well.

T - It tasted of grapefruit and spicy hops. Sweet caramel added balance.

M - It was crisp, sharp and smooth. A light to medium bodied ale.

D - This is a pretty good pale ale in the Northwoods.
Dec 24, 2014
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

4.08/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: A swirl of carbonation settles into a thick head that leaves quite a smattering of lace on top of the clear amber liquid

Smell: Caramel is complemented by citrus, with orange, grapefruit and tropical fruit tones

Taste: The malt is lighter on the tastebuds than expected, bringing a biscuity, almost cookie dough character; the hops take over quickly, with a earthy as well as a citrusy element; nicely balanced through the finish

Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation

Overall: A nice, sessionable pale ale that has elements of both the English and American styles

Thanks, DaftPatrick, for the opportunity
Dec 21, 2014
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Reviewed by Chaz from Minnesota

3.72/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Even before I pour this one theres a huge blast of hops as I open the can -- whoa boy!

Pale golden in color, topped with an appealing*, off-white head, with good retention.

Classic "yeasty" character that I've come to expect from my go-to American Pale Ales (SNPA, SEPA…), and it is balanced nicely with the citrus notes from the hops.

Sweet, lightly tangy, lightly-scrubbing, and with some nice hop bite on the first sip. This hits all the right notes for the style. A bit of biscuit malt on the finish, but it is overshadowed (not to say overshadowed) by the tropical fruit notes in the hops.

Seems lighter than it is, drinks very easily… under 5%? Hmmm, that almost places it in the runnings for a "proper British Session ale." Almost. Really well-balanced, and neither too bitter, too sweet, too astringent… the hops may be a bit too much for some folks with a peculiar aversion to fruity/tropical fruit/C-hops, but to my mind the blend of hops is really well-thought out and executed.

This will make for a good "food beer" and could even be aimed at the wheelhouse of those who demand an 'all-day APA.' ;)

*The old Corsendonk goblet showcases this one very nicely. :)
Nov 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Mealhouse from Minnesota

Nov 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Fr0stb1te from Wisconsin

Oct 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ttylicki from Ohio

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Vinithing from Wisconsin

Oct 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4.1 by Kurmaraja from California

Oct 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4.48 by ImagenSeinfeld from Minnesota

Oct 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Schlais from Minnesota

Oct 12, 2014
Daypack Pale Ale from Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 50 ratings