Champ Ale
McNeill's Brewery

Champ AleChamp Ale
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From:
McNeill's Brewery
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.6 | pDev: 13.61%
Reviews:
44
Ratings:
61
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 08, 2016
Added:
Feb 17, 1998
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Champ Ale is a West Coast style pale ale. Also somewhat citrusy, it has notes of concord grapes both in the flavor and the nose. Made from a blend of British and domestic malts, it has a light red or pale rose color and very high drinkability.
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Ratings by erosier:
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Reviewed by erosier from Connecticut

3.85/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
L: Pours a golden orange color with a small and almost non-existent head white head that leaves little lacing down the glass.
S: Smells of sweet malts, nice floral and some citrisy hops as well.
T: Tastes like the nose - very nice sweet malty base, and then a big citrisy/floral hop flavor at the end.
M: Smooth, refreshing, but it seemed a bit raw. Nice flavors though.
D: Pretty drinkable, I enjoyed this one alot.
Nov 22, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.1 by swierczt from Connecticut

Jul 08, 2016
 
Rated: 2.65 by connecticutpoet from Connecticut

Aug 18, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: Pours copper gold with a light chill haze under a sudsy cream colored foam collar that quickly dissipates but hugs the glass all the way down.
S: Yeasty, spicy hops, malt sweetness. T: Balance leans towards the malt with caramel, light fruits seasoned with hop citrus and spice.
F: Creamy medium body and carbonation.
O: A good, easy to drink American pale Ale.
Jun 09, 2015
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Reviewed by 31Sam13 from New Hampshire

3.69/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
I had to give some higher-than-newb marks because of my long affinity with this beer.
( Maybe a bad choice of words.) However, this stuff has been satisfying a small percentage of us in the Connecticut River Valley for many years. The taproom is rustic, inviting, friendly and the beer is underrated. Champ is one of my faves...perhaps it's the whole experience but I will never take this of of my Zombie Apocalypse List...Along with Spam and Zombie dust, if that gives you any perspective. Seriously good....
Feb 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Snow81 from Minnesota

Sep 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Bluegrass49 from Minnesota

Aug 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by nebula1999 from Connecticut

Aug 10, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by patrick802 from Vermont

May 04, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by Hopstout from Minnesota

Jan 29, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by Noelito76 from New York

Dec 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by LJWalker from Indiana

Dec 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by OriolesFan1008 from Maryland

Jul 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by sammy806 from Maryland

Jul 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by InspectorBob from New Jersey

May 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Bandi from New York

May 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by metter98 from New York

May 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by noremac423

Jan 29, 2013
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Reviewed by firkinhophead from Georgia

3.59/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
$4.99 from the Casual Pint in Knoxville. Bottle conditioned.

Pours cloudy, golden with a thick, fluffy head that rises up over the rik and takes a while to settle down. Clumpy, sticky lace.

Aroma is a strong suit. Sharp, yeasty notes of cheddar, apple, lemon, and biscuit. Floral hops.

Steely wheaty malts, citrus pith, vinous dry fruitiness, mild lemon soapyness.

Thin, slick mouthfeel like a wheat beer. Dry and a tad chaulky. Soft on the palate from the bottle conditioning.

Easy drinking, dry and subtle. A great summer ale that would pair well with bread, cheese and fruit. Drinks like a Saison without the spiciness. Would be great on cask. Perhaps a bit simple, but quite satisfying.
Oct 13, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by jsprain1 from Minnesota

Sep 30, 2012
Champ Ale from McNeill's Brewery
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 61 ratings