Pouch Envy
Refined Fool Brewing Co.

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From:
Refined Fool Brewing Co.
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.57 | pDev: 9.8%
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
35
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 12, 2022
Added:
Jun 03, 2015
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by Cycle69:
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Rated by Cycle69 from Canada (ON)

3.24/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Jun 05, 2016
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by SSS from Canada (QC)

3.43/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
A-Clear golden yellow with a spattering of white head.
S-Aroma is muted and there is a yeast skunky funk, this beer is 3 months old, so that is an unfortunate byproduct. The Galaxy hops do not shine through here sadly
M-Higher end carbonation with a watery body and dry mouthfeel
T-There is an unfortunate element of grass flavour, again likely because this can is three months old…
O-This beer is ok. Nothing great and does not provide Australian hops the platform they deserve. I’ve had much better, but might try again if I can find a fresher can…
Jan 12, 2022
 
Rated: 3.41 by kelvarnsen from Canada (ON)

Dec 25, 2020
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Reviewed by TheHammer from Canada (ON)

2.97/5  rDev -16.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Appearance: Greeted to a pinky's worth of head that despite being a bit low initially produced some solid lace and retained quite well. The body itself is a clear brassy gold with ample thin bubbled but slow and steady carbonation.

Smell: Hop forward but not out of control and grapefruit and a light beach sand note stand out in front with some biscuit malt in the back with maybe a hint of pineapple. Potency is good and seems to amp up a bit more as the beer warms up.

Taste: Regrettably that sand note permeates the taste of the beer, it doesn't start very strong initially as the malt and grapefruit seem well balanced with it initially, at which point that sandy note murders the malt and the grapefruit, understandably outraged rises to meet it's foe as a odd dry salt note seems to appear, but alas all for naught as the grapefruit is slain, as the sandy note falls to it's knees and slowly fades away.

Mouthfeel: A mixture of dry salt and clingy bitter sand in the aftertaste is not very appealing to me. The carbonation is powerful here, but it's allied with the aspects of the beer I am disliking, and while I will applaud that it stuck around, the low head doesn't help it's case here either. It's also quite dry, which really hurts its case more. Transistioning is a little rocky, but ok.

Drinkability: Light bodied and settles down well, but this is a rare beer that leaves me thirstier after having drank it. It's got the right amount of complexity, but a complex kick in the teeth is just as good as a baseball bat doing the same.

Final Thoughts: So apart from Coopers sparkling ale, I don't think I've yet to have a beer branded as Australian or New Zealand that I've actually enjoyed. This was incredibly disappointing after the initial appearance and smell appeared to show so much promise. I can't think of a time I would want to drink this again, so pass.
Apr 08, 2020
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Reviewed by MichaelGennings from Canada (ON)

3.73/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Refined Fool Brewing Co., in Sarnia, Ontario. Pouch Envy Australian Pale Ale. 5% alc. Nice citrus aroma with a piney flavour. Light to medium bodied. Tart finish. Grade: A
Nov 10, 2019
 
Rated: 3.7 by Rukeli76 from Canada (ON)

Jun 22, 2019
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Reviewed by eberesford from Canada (ON)

3.59/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours pale gold with rather patchy head - aroma thinnish piney, some citrus and tropical fruit - the thinness means the bitterness is less appealing than it might be. Not sure what makes this beer Australian.
Jun 08, 2019
 
Rated: 3.7 by NightINgale from Russian Federation

May 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by boszormeny from Canada (ON)

May 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.9 by vrbulldog22 from Ohio

Sep 15, 2018
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Reviewed by Blade69 from Michigan

4.49/5  rDev +25.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Great smooth tasting beer. Hints of citrus pine and hops. Very good feel. Very tasty. Pours mid amber for with foamy head. I feel like having another.
Mar 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by km02600 from Michigan

Jun 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by DaPan from Canada (ON)

Nov 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.27 by hotsudge from Canada (ON)

Oct 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.3 by Boo-urns from Canada (ON)

Sep 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by Electros from Canada (ON)

Sep 10, 2016
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Reviewed by TerryW from Canada (ON)

3.83/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bright orange gold, big head that settles to a substantial film. Lots of lace. Decent looking beer.

Fruity yeasty nose is pretty appetizing. Hops and apricots, some grain. Very nice. Soft and dry on the palate. Some sweetness up front, finishes dry. Behaves like a wheat beer, quite interesting and flavourful. Pretty tasty across the board. I like it. Fruity character, nice dose of yeast and wheat.

Quite drinkable, a little dry on the finish, but worth a try. A good effort, very tasty.
Aug 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by Bf_89 from Canada (ON)

Aug 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.88 by Mousel from Canada (ON)

Jul 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by nullbort from Canada (ON)

Jun 30, 2016
Pouch Envy from Refined Fool Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 35 ratings