Appalachian Pale Ale
Smoky Mountain Brewery & Restaurant

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From:
Smoky Mountain Brewery & Restaurant
 
Tennessee, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.57 | pDev: 14.01%
Reviews:
49
Ratings:
149
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 10, 2021
Added:
Oct 11, 2004
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  19
A hoppy, dry ale featuring a fantastic bouquet of Cascade hops. Deep gold in color with a tight, snow white head and pronounced hop flavor.

40 IBU
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Ratings by BEERchitect:
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

3.77/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Aah, the always classic, always crisp, always clean taste of American Pale Ale is in good hands with Smoky Mountain Brewery!

The ale opens with the expected copper-amber hue and backed with brilliant clarity. A mid-statured head caps the ale with a slightly off-white froth. Receding to a thin sheet to skim the glass, the head holds firm and laces the glass with broken rings and patterns of lace. This is a handsome but not obnoxious looking beer!

Lead with grapefruit, grass, stems, and pine needles- the aromas are hop-forward, yet ever so slightly. A supporting backbone of malt reveal caramel, crust and a hint of spicy ginger to nearly balance the scent.

Leading into taste, the early palate is crisp and clean with a straight-forward caramel taste but with little of the associated sweetness. The middle palate opens the hoppy complements of citrus peels (particularly grapefruit), fresh-cut grass, and soft sappy pine. Its finish of spicy hop bitterness is mildly stemmy, leafy, and filled with the resins of Pacific Northwest hops. Crisp and clean- this ale is as refreshing as it is characterful.

Medium bodied throughout, the beer's malty body carries embedded carbonation for a creamy upstart. But the dissipation of carbonation and sweetness leaves a super clean, dry, and refreshingly crisp mouthfeel to finish. Mild alcohol warmth only adds to the spicy character and reinforces dryness in a short-lived linger.

Simply put- this is the quintessential taste of the classic American Pale Ale through and through.
Jun 14, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.36 by Hefsbeercaps from Ohio

Dec 10, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by TheDoak from Florida

Nov 05, 2021
 
Rated: 3.5 by bacher468 from Pennsylvania

Jun 25, 2021
 
Rated: 3 by jeschaefer from Texas

Sep 22, 2020
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Reviewed by NCBrewstreamer from North Carolina

3.34/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Color: Clear, copper with a light head which dissipates quickly

Smell: Slight sweetness with hints of caramel and a spicy, pine aroma.

Taste: Malty backbone with piney hops shining through. Clean hop characteristic lingers on the finish.

Mouth Feel: A crisp feel hits you at the front and lingers through the swallow.

Overall: While not my absolute favorite pale ale, this one is a great “go to” after a long day hiking Mount LeConte!
Jun 26, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by Elicoleman from Colorado

Jan 22, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jan 21, 2020
 
Rated: 3.43 by lakewy17 from New Hampshire

Aug 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.67 by SebastianOwl from Massachusetts

Jul 20, 2019
 
Rated: 3.87 by Boone757 from Virginia

Apr 27, 2019
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Reviewed by JayQue from Virginia

3.56/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Mild but pleasant enough APA. Pours a clear light amber color with a very small white head that quickly fades to a thin covering on the top of the glass. Aroma and taste are somewhat malty, sweet with mild grassy hoppiness. Mouthfeel is light, with a little bitterness. An OK lawnmower beer/thirst quencher. Not much else!!!!
Sep 30, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by rdoggg from Pennsylvania

Jul 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by gritz147 from Louisiana

Jun 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.12 by Cpmitchno1 from Virginia

Nov 25, 2017
 
Rated: 3.27 by MTKATL from Georgia

Oct 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.25 by robebo44 from Virginia

May 30, 2017
 
Rated: 1.88 by JustLikeMyDad from Michigan

May 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.25 by JeffKowalek from Tennessee

May 04, 2017
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.15/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
My parents brought back a mixed six for me to try. The beer poured a clear copper with no head and no lace. The scent was nondescript. The taste ran slightly bitter. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with subtle carbonation. Overall it's ok.
Mar 19, 2017
Appalachian Pale Ale from Smoky Mountain Brewery & Restaurant
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 149 ratings