Icon Series: Belgian-Style Pale Ale
Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Icon Series: Belgian-Style Pale AleIcon Series: Belgian-Style Pale Ale
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From:
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
 
Texas, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
ABV:
6%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.42 | pDev: 14.91%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
131
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 01, 2015
Added:
Jan 09, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  11
Brewer Sam Wright's Description: I was going for an approachable Belgian beer that people could drink more than one of. I wanted to use a simple malt bill with British crystal malts to provide a nice sweetness that doesn't get muddled with the yeast character and the hops. To add an American element, Chinook hops were used for bittering, which adds a piney flavor. Saaz hops were added for aroma that blends well with the yeast. I selected a yeast that adds Belgian yeast character without going overboard with phenols. I wanted to make a beer that used ingredients from disparate brewing traditions that worked well together.
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Ratings by roblowther:
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Reviewed by roblowther from Texas

3.08/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
12 oz bottle into a tulip glass. It is a clear, honey copper color with not enough head to stay around long. Not much aroma, maybe a bit of floral smell, maybe a touch of toffee. Sounds like a name for a sore throat lozenge. "Touch of Toffee. Because your throat shouldn't punish your taste buds." Taste is a bit of coriander, then a pronounced hop bite with a mild sharp aftertaste. Seems heavy on "pale ale" and light on "Belgian". Mouthfeel is nice, substantial but light. Overall an interesting beer but not really what it claims, or aspires, to be, IMHO. It is a good, hoppy palate cleanser between courses, I'd say.
Mar 09, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.78 by webrunr from Texas

Feb 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by Techichi from Texas

Nov 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Oct 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by cfrobrew from Texas

Oct 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Tuck_leepulin from Texas

Sep 12, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by rallen1967 from Texas

Aug 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Johan_van from Texas

Jul 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Wayne17 from Texas

Jun 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by TX-Badger from Texas

Jun 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by ChaseTheAce from Texas

Jun 06, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by Lance87 from Texas

May 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by houseofhale from Texas

May 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Apr 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Dinkel from Texas

Apr 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Wingshotpigs from Canada (ON)

Mar 28, 2014
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Reviewed by AlCaponeJunior from Texas

3.46/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Looks pretty good, yellow-tan with a pretty good head and lace.

Aroma and taste have Belgian yeast character, a little hops, some coriander, maybe some caramel malt. There's a hint of metallic in the nose.

Body is fairly on the thick side of medium, finish is Belgian yeast.

It's tasty, not particularly on the high side for the style tho.
Mar 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by datphoo from Texas

Mar 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by EGreen from Texas

Feb 10, 2014
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Reviewed by a0lbudman from Alabama

3.85/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A-hazy dark copper color with an off white head that leaves a lace
S-caramel malt, yeasty, and some spice
T-spice, roasted malt, and a metallic taste. The metallic taste stays with you til the end. Later in the glass the hop flavor comes in.
M-light body and low carbonation
O-my last Saint Arnold's until I go back to Texas. I will pick up some more while I am there. This beer is much better as the it gets warmer, and I will note that and make sure I do that the next glass I have.
Jan 26, 2014
Icon Series: Belgian-Style Pale Ale from Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 131 ratings