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Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company & Taproom

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From:
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company & Taproom
 
Washington, United States
Style:
American Adjunct Lager
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.68 | pDev: 14.95%
Reviews:
22
Ratings:
36
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 04, 2016
Added:
Jul 18, 2002
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  3
Pre-pro Pils brewed with a small proportion of maize and Czech Saaz hops.
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Rated: 3.38 by Myboymi from Kansas

Jul 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.69 by NickThePyro from Washington

Jun 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Donkster46 from Washington

Sep 02, 2014
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

4.15/5  rDev +12.8%
This goes down so easy. It's so unlike an Adjunct Lager, but apparently they use plenty of malt along with the corn pone or whatever else goes in the kettle.

Pleasant hoppy burr with a grainy, bright flavor. Modest bitter finish with the resiny darkness in the back of the throat. Long grainy aftertaste, like cooked farro or spelt, with a hint of butter and buckwheat.

Quite drinkable bigger than average lager with a decent bitter nibble. From the 22 oz bottle purchased at Malt & Vine in Redmond, Wash.
Aug 16, 2014
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Reviewed by RickS95 from Indiana

2.62/5  rDev -28.8%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
For the style, it's nice looking. I hate the style, but this is a good looking beer for it's particular style with a pale ale orangey color. The head is impressively thick. A pillow of white bubbles that retain very well. A thick lace is left behind.

It smells like Budweiser, at least until you give it a swirl. A new head forms and somehow, all scents disappear.

Pilsner malts, which I don't care for, and savory Noble hops, which I also don't care for. Tastes like dirty water with a butter, savory hop hit.

I don't care for this, likely a drain pour coming up. Very, extremely carbonated, which exacerbates the poor mouth feel. A bit of corny sweetness.

Not sure why a craft brewery would brew what is basically a Budweiser with Saaz hops. Makes no sense to me. Isn't that what craft brewers are supposed to avoid?
Jun 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by duceswild from Heard & McDonald Islands

May 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Erik-P from Canada (BC)

Nov 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by jmccraney from Washington

Sep 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois

Aug 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by rab53 from Washington

Jun 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by HuskyinPDX from Washington

May 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Asics from Washington

May 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by irishgreensoda from Washington

Nov 20, 2012
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Reviewed by markh814

1.46/5  rDev -60.3%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5
A- Copper colored, not as clear as i like

S- Aroma similar to most but a musky back smell. almost as basement water

T- a little sour, musky and not very good at all

M- Light bodied, ok at first but a wet swampy finish

O - pretty much a drain pour. maybe if it was the only thing around and i was really thirsty i would hold my nose and finish it.

Serving type: bottle
Sep 11, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by jpbebeau from Washington

Jul 27, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by twelveinches from Washington

Jul 18, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by ScreamForMe from Washington

Nov 18, 2011
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Reviewed by mdfb79 from New York

3.05/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
Girlfriend's parents pick this us for me recently on their trip to Washington. Poured from a 22 oz. bottle into a pilsener glass. Bottle says it's a pilsner.

a - Pours a couldy bright yellow color with two fingers plus of fluffy white head and moderate carbonation evident. Spotty lacing left on the glass and a few whisps of white head remain throughout drinking it.

s - Smells of bready malts, grains, light floral notes, and light fruity malts. Pretty nice actually.

t - Tastes of grains, bready malts, wheat, and biscuit. A lot blander than the nose, and a step down, though not awful.

m - Medium mody and moderate carbonation. Pretty easy to drink.

o - Overall a decent beer, though nothing special. Definitely more of an American Adjunct lager than a pilsner, and for that style, not too bad at all. No skunkiness and some nice floral and sweetness in the nose. Not something I'd seek out again, but could be a good local alternative for the BMC crowd.
Nov 13, 2011
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Reviewed by BBThunderbolt from Kiribati

4.1/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured into hourglass pilsner glass. Poured a clean golden yellow with a bit of chill haze. the beer had a tall, fluffy white head that had very good retention and lacing.

The beer had a very nice grainy aroma with a gentle blend of hops. The flavor was also sharp and crisp, with that pleasant grain dominating.

The body full, yet light and crisp. Drinkkability was excellent, the beer went down smooth and easy, I'll be having more of these over the course of the summer.
Jun 12, 2010
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Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington

3.45/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Poured from 22oz bomber into a pint glass.

Appearance: light straw color, although slightly darker than other beers of the style. Head is two fingers of pillowy white foam. Not bad.

Smell: slightly grainy malt aroma; slightly grassy as well. Hops are a little funky and floral; a pretty well-balanced combination, I'd say.

Taste: grainy and refreshing. The grain doesn't go as far into sourness as some other examples of this style. Bitterness comes in at the end and seems harsh. This beer isn't fantastic, but it's near the top for the style.

Mouthfeel: light to medium-light body; not a lot of character. Carbonation is there but it doesn't seem fizzy or creamy or anything; just plain.

Drinkability: well, this is a refreshing brew. I'm sure on a hot day I could guzzle this stuff. Still, there's a hair too much alcohol to make this a quenching session brew. It's alright, but not great.
May 22, 2010
Summer Beer from Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company & Taproom
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 36 ratings