The Weight
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria

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From:
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
Ranked #91
ABV:
6%
Score:
92
Ranked #4,577
Avg:
4.17 | pDev: 8.63%
Reviews:
11
Ratings:
83
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 18, 2023
Added:
Jun 21, 2012
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  8
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Ratings by joe1510:
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Reviewed by joe1510 from Illinois

4.26/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
64oz Growler
$12
Piece Brewpub

The Weight gurgles from the growler apricot orange and slightly hazy. It's got that sunset effect in the pint glass, vibrant apricot at the base fading into dusky orange at the crown. The head is shallow and bone white, not much to notice but does leave some slick lace after each drink that follows back into the body.

Doughy and biscuity malts lay down an appropriate foundation along with, unless I'm mistaken, a soft wheaty tang. With that nonsense out of the way the nose is all pithy citrus and awesomely bright. Orange and grapefruit pith grab the malt base in a bear hug and won't let go. A little grassiness tries to sneak in but citrus is king of the hill. Mouthwatering.

Oh, there's got to be some wheat in here. Mildly sweet biscuits intermingle with that attention grabbing wheat. I've always enjoyed a touch of wheat in my pale ales, when you can find them. With that laid out this beer is still a hop showcase, citrus mostly. The orange and grapefruit sweeten up a bit on the palate. A bit of sugared grapefruit meets that wall of grapefruit and orange pith. Fresh cut grass buzzsaws through the finish. Muy Buenos!

The body has a light weight and is absurdly soft for a beer of 6%. There's a touch of sweetness that feels like it will linger but is sucked up immediately leaving a surprising bone dryness. That dryness accentuates the pithy bitterness to moderate+ levels. This is a drinker and a half.

When combined, the mouthwatering smell, heavily citric bitterness, and highly addictive drinkability/mouthfeel all make for an exceptional pale ale. It's only sold at the brewpub, only when it's on draft, in growlers, only, and it's still more accessible than it's closest local rival (6% pale ale) Zombie Dust. Honestly, I'd rather get a fantastic pizza and growler with no hassle than wait in line with nothing else to do but spend my money. Piece Pizza, I will see you again soon.
Mar 01, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.1 by uncleotis from Illinois

Aug 18, 2023
 
Rated: 3.79 by Chris7482 from Illinois

Apr 25, 2022
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Rated by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Tasted in a pub glass from draft at Piece Brewery & Pizzeria on August 28, 2021.
Sep 09, 2021
 
Rated: 4.38 by NappyB from Illinois

Apr 22, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by stortore from Illinois

Jun 20, 2019
 
Rated: 4.17 by mando31 from Illinois

Sep 29, 2018
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Rated by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

3/5  rDev -28.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
On-draught at the brewpub August 1st, 2017. Rating from notes:

High C / AVERAGE
Jan 21, 2018
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Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois

4.18/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
On tap at the brewery. Very juicy pale ale with notes of apricot, mango, zesty grapefruit & orange. Modest bitterness and very drinkable. Very solid APA!
Jan 13, 2018
 
Rated: 4.46 by jacobmeyer47 from California

Jan 12, 2018
 
Rated: 4.08 by DoubleSimcoe from Pennsylvania

Aug 26, 2017
 
Rated: 4.18 by RickyBfromCT from Connecticut

Jul 12, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by beagleyx2 from Illinois

Dec 13, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by cryptichead from Illinois

Sep 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by coz from Illinois

Sep 10, 2016
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Reviewed by 98green from Michigan

3.58/5  rDev -14.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On tap at piece. Look is nice medium orange. Small is light citrus hops. Taste brings a nice hop punch but something is missing. It is close to great but doesn't get there. Feel is fine. Overall ok but I'm not racing back
Mar 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.49 by Aaron_Kerkvliet from Wisconsin

Mar 19, 2016
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Reviewed by ChicagoJ from Illinois

3.69/5  rDev -11.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
2/19/16 Chicago (16 oz $6 draft pour, nonic glass at Piece Brewery). One of my favorite songs, and an excellent beer. Cloudy golden brown pour with thin white head and lacing prevalent. Grass and lemon scent. Somewhat bitter hops balanced against citrus and lemon taste. Pleasant drinking, medium carbonation, crisp and clean finish. Overall very good offering.
Feb 29, 2016
 
Rated: 4.37 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Jan 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by CityofWind_brew from Illinois

Nov 15, 2015
The Weight from Piece Brewery & Pizzeria
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 83 ratings