Campside Pale Ale
Upland Brewing Company
- From:
- Upland Brewing Company
- Indiana, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
Ranked #710 - ABV:
- 5.4%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #23,990 - Avg:
- 3.84 | pDev: 5.99%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 9
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 15, 2025
- Added:
- May 04, 2019
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 3
SCORE
87
Very Good
87
Very Good
Campside has developed a loyal following with its showcase of the most interesting and effervescent American hops. Beginning in 2018, Campside will transition from a Session IPA to an American Pale Ale and will be available year round. All of the fragrant citrus and tropical character of late additions of Cascade, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops will remain, supported by a moderate malt backbone and defined by balanced drinkability. Late additions of hops allow the distinct fragrance of grapefruit, apricot and pine to be preserved as much as possible in the finished beer. With a crisp, but subtle bitterness, a balanced malt character, and a 5.4% ABV, this is the perfect year round beverage for those who think flavor is just as important as refreshment.
YEAST: House Ale
MALT: Pale, Pilsen, White Wheat, Carapils, Vienna, Acidulated Malt
HOPS: Warrior, Columbus, Cascade, Simcoe, Mosaic.
35 IBU
YEAST: House Ale
MALT: Pale, Pilsen, White Wheat, Carapils, Vienna, Acidulated Malt
HOPS: Warrior, Columbus, Cascade, Simcoe, Mosaic.
35 IBU
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Rated by ttoadee from Texas
3.75/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
RB transfer
Aug 15, 2025
Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio
3.75/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I tried a pint of this off the tapper at Elm Street Brewing in Muncie, Indiana as a guest tap. It poured a slightly hazy golden with white head that did not leave any lace. The scent had subtle grain notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with biscuit flare. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it was an good beer.
Aug 12, 2023
Reviewed by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania
3.62/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.62/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
On tap at the source.
A - Light gold pour with dense, bright white creamy lacing, light carbonation.
S - Crisp tropical fruity / citrus aroma.
T - Apricot, grapefruit, citrus, and a small amount of tropical fruit. Leaves a slight artificial sugary residue on the tongue.
M - Light medium body with prickly carbonation.
O - Glad to have tried.
Jul 02, 2023A - Light gold pour with dense, bright white creamy lacing, light carbonation.
S - Crisp tropical fruity / citrus aroma.
T - Apricot, grapefruit, citrus, and a small amount of tropical fruit. Leaves a slight artificial sugary residue on the tongue.
M - Light medium body with prickly carbonation.
O - Glad to have tried.
Reviewed by Olesjm from Kansas
4/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: golden yellow with a long lasting tight white head. Pronouced carbonation.
S: strong citrus and pine hop. No malt.
T: clean pale malt flavor balanced with citrus hops. Finishes clean and slightly dry.
M: medium bodied
O: similar to Sierra Nevada pale ale.
Nov 06, 2022S: strong citrus and pine hop. No malt.
T: clean pale malt flavor balanced with citrus hops. Finishes clean and slightly dry.
M: medium bodied
O: similar to Sierra Nevada pale ale.
Reviewed by jkblr from Indiana
3.92/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
12oz can BB:081221 poured into a tulip pint glass at fridge temp 5.4% ABV. The beer pours mostly bright light golden amber with off white head. The head recedes to a thin cap and leaves a little lacing. The aroma is mild with pine and sweet orange & grapefruit. The taste is semisweet citrus zest over a light malt body. Lesser notes of pine and moderate bitterness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation and a mostly dry finish. Overall, very good. Not overly sticky sweet or caramel based like many pale ales.
Jun 05, 2021
Reviewed by secondtooth from Indiana
3.83/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
APPEARANCE: Pale golden, with huge white head and pleasant line of lace.
AROMA: Delicious citrus and tropical hops.
TASTE: Zesty citrus and tropical juicy hops here, alongside just enough malt to rein it back it back in. Very enjoyable.
Nov 29, 2020AROMA: Delicious citrus and tropical hops.
TASTE: Zesty citrus and tropical juicy hops here, alongside just enough malt to rein it back it back in. Very enjoyable.
Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania
3.59/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.59/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 12 oz. can. Has a bright golden color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is of citrus, some pine. Taste is citrus, malts, a touch of peaches and pine. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is a decent and highly refreshing beer.
Mar 24, 2020
Reviewed by Thomas_Wikman from Texas
4.02/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is easy drinking and thirst quenching in the heat, yet flavorful. Good Pale Ale.
Look: semi-clear golden with a thick white head
Aroma: Grapefruit, pine resin
Taste: Grapefruit, some honey, with a modest piney bitterness.
Body/Overall: light to medium
Sep 02, 2019Look: semi-clear golden with a thick white head
Aroma: Grapefruit, pine resin
Taste: Grapefruit, some honey, with a modest piney bitterness.
Body/Overall: light to medium
Reviewed by wmscottsimpsonjr from Missouri
3.62/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.62/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pale hazy gold with one finger head. Smells of light citrus, pine, pineapple, beery malt. Mostly pine in flavor. Fairly sweet yet reasonably bitter. Pleasant.
Jun 09, 2019
Reviewed by deleted_user_1111368 from Delaware
3.94/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.94/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
BB July 2019
L: Light honey, flat head or mild pour. Very mild lacing.
S: Pine, light tropical, honey. Mild sweetness.
T: Balanced well between malts and hops. Some fruit, again.. well balanced. A touch of lemon.
F: Malt in front, with piney bitterness the rest of the way. Light, but not watery. Good bit of carbonation, but well done.
O: The bitterness is a great compliment to the malt. Nicely done PA. Nothing flashy, but steady all the way through.
May 04, 2019L: Light honey, flat head or mild pour. Very mild lacing.
S: Pine, light tropical, honey. Mild sweetness.
T: Balanced well between malts and hops. Some fruit, again.. well balanced. A touch of lemon.
F: Malt in front, with piney bitterness the rest of the way. Light, but not watery. Good bit of carbonation, but well done.
O: The bitterness is a great compliment to the malt. Nicely done PA. Nothing flashy, but steady all the way through.
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