Islander Pale Ale
Maritime Pacific Brewing Company

Islander Pale AleIslander Pale Ale
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From:
Maritime Pacific Brewing Company
 
Washington, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.72 | pDev: 10.75%
Reviews:
29
Ratings:
60
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 29, 2019
Added:
Mar 15, 2003
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by RoyalT:
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Reviewed by RoyalT from Michigan

4.1/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Appearance – Nice, deep, cloudy orange in color with a decent head that left a little lacing. This one looks terrific.

Smell – The sharp, floral and piney hops are well balanced with a big malt aroma. The malt is very buttery and spiced.

Taste – This tastes exactly as it smells. The floral hops introduce the ale, but the big, sharp malt steals the show. I’m initially picking up a lightly-toasted caramel-filled flavor, much like an Oktoberfest, followed by a dry bitterness and sweet apricots and honey. The honey especially is big at the finish.

Mouthfeel – Really big for a Pale Ale, this one is on the heavier side of medium bodied and is very smooth and chewy.

Drinkability – This was not your standard fare. I enjoyed it, but it won’t be to everyone’s liking I’m sure.

Update – I’ve had this at the JR so many times on-tap that I haven’t really bought a bottle of it in two years. I figured it was high time that I updated the review.

The beer today (10/20/05) is much as it was back in 2003. The head was much bigger and cascading though. It really left a nice film all up and down the inside of my pint glass, so I’m raising the Appearance rating by half a point.
Dec 13, 2003
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.63 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Jun 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.82 by Vylo from New Jersey

Jun 09, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by sqpat from Washington

Jan 20, 2019
 
Rated: 3.48 by rarigney from Washington

Jun 16, 2017
 
Rated: 3.71 by Barleycorn from Pennsylvania

May 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.69 by IPAchris from Pennsylvania

Mar 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by DamienI from Washington

Feb 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.44 by Didier from New Hampshire

Sep 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.52 by cherche from Washington

Aug 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by bumchilly25 from Canada (BC)

Jan 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Rivarol from Washington

Jan 09, 2015
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Reviewed by RenzoD from Washington

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%
Nearly perfect pale ale in my opinion. Very great balance. Not a large malt character but enough. Perfect hop finish. Nice carbonation makes for a refreshing drinking experience. If one was looking for a sessionable beer that still holds a lot of character and is simple but interesting. Easily could be a go-to pale ale.
Dec 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Donkster46 from Washington

Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by shelby415 from Oregon

Nov 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Tracker83 from Michigan

Nov 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by amishbooze from Michigan

Nov 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by tylerstravis from Colorado

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by andyhurley from Washington

Aug 30, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by sukwonee from Washington

Jul 06, 2014
Islander Pale Ale from Maritime Pacific Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 60 ratings