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Pocono Pale Ale
Lion Brewery, Inc.
- From:
- Lion Brewery, Inc.
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
- ABV:
- Not listed
- Score:
- 79
- Avg:
- 3.41 | pDev: 14.37%
- Reviews:
- 59
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 25, 2016
- Added:
- May 27, 1998
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 0
No description / notes.
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Ratings by climax:
Reviewed by climax from Missouri
2.12/5 rDev -37.8%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
2.12/5 rDev -37.8%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Pocono pale did not impress right off the bat. It poured a dirty murky peach/brown. The head was next to nothing and faded to exactly nothing quickly.
The nose had significant bread tones with some dashes of citrus and sweeter cider.
The flavor had the same wheat bread taste, with some lemon zest. The finish had a lingering bitter aftertaste, but not the good kind. It surely didn't warrant another drink.
The beer was overwhelmed with carbonation, to the point where it interfered with the flavor.
This one has been occupying my pint glass for too long, so its time to either slam it or pour it into another receptacle.... the drain.
Jul 09, 2010The nose had significant bread tones with some dashes of citrus and sweeter cider.
The flavor had the same wheat bread taste, with some lemon zest. The finish had a lingering bitter aftertaste, but not the good kind. It surely didn't warrant another drink.
The beer was overwhelmed with carbonation, to the point where it interfered with the flavor.
This one has been occupying my pint glass for too long, so its time to either slam it or pour it into another receptacle.... the drain.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by mikesgroove from South Carolina
3.21/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.21/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
crystal clear pale amber with a white head that cleared quickly leaving just a tad of lace. Smell was slight earthy, grass malts, with a hop hint. The taste was light and highly carbonated, but this is to be expected from an Extra Pale. This would make a good summer beer as it essentially goes down like water. No realy over bearing flavor profile anywhere, overall will give it another shot
Sep 18, 2011Reviewed by Jayli from Massachusetts
3.08/5 rDev -9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
3.08/5 rDev -9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
Acquired from TheManiacalOne so a big THANK YOU goes out to him!
Poured in to a pint glass
A: This beer pours a clear orange, copper color with a one finger of off white creamy head. Head recedes quickly and leaves sticky sheets of lacing on the glass.
S: Nose is a touch of floral hops, toasted malts, and a grapefruit citrus.
T: Taste starts with a minor hint of floral hops, very light before being taken over by a pretty predominant caramel malt flavoring. Some toasted notes and breadiness come in before a good deal of grapefruit bitterness grabs the finish. After taste is slightly sweet, but still has that bitter presence there.
M: Lighter side of medium body, medium body, slick feel with a sticky finish.
D: Goes down easily, pretty tasty, not too filling, mild kick, decent representation of style. There are better of the style out there, this is a one and done for me.
Dec 18, 2010Poured in to a pint glass
A: This beer pours a clear orange, copper color with a one finger of off white creamy head. Head recedes quickly and leaves sticky sheets of lacing on the glass.
S: Nose is a touch of floral hops, toasted malts, and a grapefruit citrus.
T: Taste starts with a minor hint of floral hops, very light before being taken over by a pretty predominant caramel malt flavoring. Some toasted notes and breadiness come in before a good deal of grapefruit bitterness grabs the finish. After taste is slightly sweet, but still has that bitter presence there.
M: Lighter side of medium body, medium body, slick feel with a sticky finish.
D: Goes down easily, pretty tasty, not too filling, mild kick, decent representation of style. There are better of the style out there, this is a one and done for me.
Reviewed by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island
3.65/5 rDev +7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.65/5 rDev +7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a US tumbler pint glass.
A: The beer is a light golden brown color, with a short off-white head that fades quickly and leaves a thin lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains caramelized malts, some citrus and a little bit of hops.
T: The taste starts out sweet with flavors of caramel & citrus that are quickly followed by the breadiness of a hearty but not too heavy malt character. The hops presence is mild but complementary and brings some balance. The after-taste is slightly sweet and slightly bready.
M: Crisp and smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
D: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, mild kick, decent representation of style, this may not be the best beer in the style but it's solid enough to drink for a while.
Sep 23, 2010A: The beer is a light golden brown color, with a short off-white head that fades quickly and leaves a thin lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains caramelized malts, some citrus and a little bit of hops.
T: The taste starts out sweet with flavors of caramel & citrus that are quickly followed by the breadiness of a hearty but not too heavy malt character. The hops presence is mild but complementary and brings some balance. The after-taste is slightly sweet and slightly bready.
M: Crisp and smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
D: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, mild kick, decent representation of style, this may not be the best beer in the style but it's solid enough to drink for a while.
Reviewed by Lldeegan from Louisiana
3.45/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.45/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Pours a light orange, amber with a minimal white head, not much lacing.
The nose is pretty floral with definite yeast aromas, grain, pale malt and a touch of American hops.
Sweet citrus and bread are the first to hit the palate, a hint of tart lemon and wheat notes with some esters and a faintly bitter finish.
Nice light body, crisp and bright.
Mar 09, 2010The nose is pretty floral with definite yeast aromas, grain, pale malt and a touch of American hops.
Sweet citrus and bread are the first to hit the palate, a hint of tart lemon and wheat notes with some esters and a faintly bitter finish.
Nice light body, crisp and bright.
Reviewed by gabeerman from Georgia
3.4/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5
3.4/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5
12oz bottle given to me by my buddy Paul.
A:pours a nice 11/2"-2" head that takes about 30-45 seconds to fade. Its about a shade away from being a yellow piss beer & 100% transparent.
S:it actually smells quite nice compared to the appearance but nowhere along the lines of an APA. It has soft aromas of vanilla & banana with a tiny bit of citrusy hop nose to it.
T:large amounts of banana & spices cascade across the tongue. Almost no real hoppiness. The slightest bitterness comes in as I finish the sip.
MF:it has a somewhat pleasant mouthfeel as the carbonation mixed with the spice almost teases your brain into thinking a nice flavor follows only to be let down.
D:the ability to down these is phenomenal as it is extremely light. The only thing that would stop me is the not so pleasant taste.
Overall not a bad brew but I'm so stuck on big extreme beers right now this one almost seems like a lager.
Feb 17, 2010A:pours a nice 11/2"-2" head that takes about 30-45 seconds to fade. Its about a shade away from being a yellow piss beer & 100% transparent.
S:it actually smells quite nice compared to the appearance but nowhere along the lines of an APA. It has soft aromas of vanilla & banana with a tiny bit of citrusy hop nose to it.
T:large amounts of banana & spices cascade across the tongue. Almost no real hoppiness. The slightest bitterness comes in as I finish the sip.
MF:it has a somewhat pleasant mouthfeel as the carbonation mixed with the spice almost teases your brain into thinking a nice flavor follows only to be let down.
D:the ability to down these is phenomenal as it is extremely light. The only thing that would stop me is the not so pleasant taste.
Overall not a bad brew but I'm so stuck on big extreme beers right now this one almost seems like a lager.
Reviewed by h00dak from Michigan
4.07/5 rDev +19.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.07/5 rDev +19.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
I got this pale ale via my beer of the month subscription. Wasn't real excited about it because I'm not that crazy about pale ales.
When I twisted off the top, I immediately smelled bananas. Faint hoppy aroma. Good smelling, sweet. The smell began to perk my interest to say the least.
I poured it into a chilled pint glass and observed a one finger, white foamy head which dissipated rather quickly, leaving a bit of lacing. The brew has a nice yellow with hint of amber color to it. Very clear.
The taste is very well balanced and hits you right away. Bananas in the front, hops and wheat in the back. Buttery smoothness in the middle. Half way through the pint the flavor gained a little bit of a coppery character but the pint finished strong with a return of sweet banana flavor. All of these flavors are nicely nuanced. Not overpowering. This would make a wonderfully tasty session beer.
Mouth feel was smooth. Almost as drinkable as water. Mid to low carbonation.
I really enjoyed this beer. It far surpassed my expectations especially when I saw that the bros gave it a B-. To each his own I suppose. I think this is a much better brew than some have given it credit for.
Feb 08, 2010When I twisted off the top, I immediately smelled bananas. Faint hoppy aroma. Good smelling, sweet. The smell began to perk my interest to say the least.
I poured it into a chilled pint glass and observed a one finger, white foamy head which dissipated rather quickly, leaving a bit of lacing. The brew has a nice yellow with hint of amber color to it. Very clear.
The taste is very well balanced and hits you right away. Bananas in the front, hops and wheat in the back. Buttery smoothness in the middle. Half way through the pint the flavor gained a little bit of a coppery character but the pint finished strong with a return of sweet banana flavor. All of these flavors are nicely nuanced. Not overpowering. This would make a wonderfully tasty session beer.
Mouth feel was smooth. Almost as drinkable as water. Mid to low carbonation.
I really enjoyed this beer. It far surpassed my expectations especially when I saw that the bros gave it a B-. To each his own I suppose. I think this is a much better brew than some have given it credit for.
Pocono Pale Ale from Lion Brewery, Inc.
Beer rating:
79 out of
100 with
72 ratings
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