Pennsylvania Tuxedo
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Pennsylvania TuxedoPennsylvania Tuxedo
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From:
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
 
Delaware, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
Ranked #463
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
88
Ranked #15,007
Avg:
3.91 | pDev: 10.74%
Reviews:
251
Ratings:
783
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 16, 2024
Added:
Jun 23, 2014
Wants:
  28
Gots:
  228
A pale ale brewed with Pennsylvania spruce tips."; "Pennsylvania Tuxedo pays homage to the flannel-suited hunters and gatherers who dwell deep in the backcountry of north-central PA. Brewed in collaboration with family-run outdoor clothing company Woolrich, Pennsylvania Tuxedo has a grassy citrus kick complemented by the resinous conifer notes of fresh green spruce tips.
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Ratings by SportsandJorts:
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Reviewed by SportsandJorts from Virginia

4.57/5  rDev +16.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: pours a deep and earthy burnt orange color. a 2 finger white head forms and has killer retention and leaves behind a thick and frothy lacing, might be the thickest, frothiest lacing I've seen. some slight haze but overall clear and nice brightness.

Smell: spruce tips along with some light fruitiness ranging from citrus to slightly tropical fruit. malts are slightly sweet and ranging from bread and toasted grains to lighter cara/crystals.

Taste: opens with a heavy dose of spruce. a bit of malt establishes itself with toasted grains and some light sweetness. the spruce returns this time with some light citrusy hops.

Mouthfeel: super drinkable and not a hint of alcohol. bitterness and balance is perfect. medium to lighter body and super refreshing.

Overall: a really nice incorporation of spruce tips into a beer. the subtle hops and nice but fairly low profile maltiness are an ideal place for the spruce to shine. drinks way too easy for the high percentage. Glad they already announced a return next year, otherwise I'd be kicking myself for just getting one.
Dec 15, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.93 by Monkeyknife from Missouri

Mar 16, 2024
 
Rated: 4.09 by wvsabbath from West Virginia

Feb 18, 2024
 
Rated: 3.34 by sbradley41 from Pennsylvania

Dec 08, 2023
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Reviewed by jonphisher from New Jersey

4.09/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
This is a beautiful looking beer, it is crystal clear and a deep burnt gold color; head collapses at medium pace and leaves some nice lacing as it does, retention after initial head is meh.

The nose is rich in malt; some vague sweetness, very very lightly toasted quality; there is a pine sol like pine-ness that is very tame amongst the malt...some minor red berry notes.

The taste is just a super pleasant balanced mixed up malty AIIPA and pine needle; like if you licked some pine sap but didn't get its full force, it is very nicely balanced, reminds me of juniper teas I have had.

Mouthfeel is medium; but you can tell this beer has some heft, there is no burn but it slowly warms the throat and eventually sinus canal; light residual malt sweetness, though it doesn't linger long, a moderate but soft bitterness on the finish; resin like feel on the tongue.
Nov 19, 2023
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Reviewed by 1009 from Massachusetts

4.16/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a nice amber color with a white pillowy head. Upon inspection it kind of looks like 90min ipa. There’s a nice piney and malty aroma from the glass and then drinks real smooth with a sweet malty backbone and a zesty kick at the end. Really does taste like spruce tips which really is awesome.
Nov 12, 2023
 
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Reviewed by JohnniEMc from Pennsylvania

4.27/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Even at room temperature, it's a delightful pour to empty a pint can's contents into a clear glass liter mug. Its head is modestly off-white and the color of the brew is brightly copper. It's not pungent, but there is a minty aspect to the mild doses of hops and malt the nose can detect. The spruce tip addition to the taste is at least, interesting. It certainly is unique, which means it's going to take the completion of the sixteen ounces until a final verdict. The head was short-lived and there was almost no lacing left inside the glass. The mouthfeel is smooth and full-bodied. So it comes down to this: Do you like the inclusion of Spruce tips in your basically good ale, or not? Maybe it's the somewhat rare inclusion of spruce that sets this one apart. It's remarkably smooth, mildly hoppy, not bitter, yet full flavored. There weren't any taste transitions, but in this case, that's a good thing. This may just be an experiment that works for the greater overall.
Nov 02, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Urk1127 from New Jersey

Dec 01, 2020
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Reviewed by feloniousmonk from Minnesota

3.69/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Lightly hazed, amber/golden hue, small off-white head.

In the nose: floral, citrus hop notes, bread-y malt background. Nice enough.

In the mouth: Those spruce tips come on strong at the front. Big pine and citrus attack on the palate. Spicy and spruce. Nice. Medium bodied, easy-drinking, just enough hops, adequate malt, everything works on all levels.

Good spruce, hoppy, sweet and malty pale ale and you can drink it.
Oct 17, 2020
 
Rated: 4.64 by evanwoertz from California

Oct 03, 2020
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Reviewed by RUSSRGR from Delaware

4.4/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
One of my favorites. Warm golden amber color with a nice head. The piney notes hit the nose and inspires you to take a sip. The piney, bread like flavor is nice and unique. Finishes with a nice smooth medium bodied feel that is perfect for a cool Saturday afternoon.
Sep 24, 2020
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Reviewed by jockstrappy from Pennsylvania

4.31/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured into a pint glass. Clear dark copper in color. Nose is bright floral hop with slight hints of the spruce noted on the packaging. Flavor follows suit, with a smooth malt presence to add balance. This hits a lot of marks for me. Excellent beer.
Jun 22, 2020
 
Rated: 4.15 by lebrisa from Connecticut

Jun 20, 2020
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Reviewed by BoodahMoogle from Arkansas

5/5  rDev +27.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
New favorite right here! Everything you’d expect from a strong IPA, but with the spruce added. That spruce just transports me to the woods in deer season!
Apr 14, 2020
 
 
Rated: 4.18 by deg from New Hampshire

Nov 15, 2019
 
Rated: 4.3 by Corkykab from New Jersey

Oct 27, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by beaulabauve from Louisiana

Sep 27, 2019
 
Rated: 3.54 by tmcarter23 from Michigan

Sep 22, 2019
Pennsylvania Tuxedo from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 783 ratings