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Whitetail Ale
Rock Art Brewery
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- From:
- Rock Art Brewery
- Vermont, United States
- Style:
- American Blonde Ale
Ranked #375 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 75
- Avg:
- 3.26 | pDev: 16.26%
- Reviews:
- 84
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Oct 23, 2022
- Added:
- Jul 21, 2002
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 9
SCORE
75
Okay
75
Okay
Notes:
Our golden American ale has a crisp body and slightly dry, hoppy finish. This is a real treat for the beer lover. Pale, wheat and torrified wheat malts are used with Northern Brewer and Mt. Hood hops.
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado
3.68/5 rDev +12.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev +12.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
a golden ale far better than most, i am afraid this is way underrated here on BA. its a little different than the flavorless yellow water people seem to prefer in the style. it has some real malt flavor to it, maybe some oats or some toasted malt too, on top of the pale stuff, there are some layers here, and while its not the best beer from rock art, it certainly is better than its ratings and is always welcome in my fridge when the weather is hot. clear and shiny in the glass, but i like it best ice cold from the bottle. its refreshing stuff, fresh, and with more flavor than most of these, a slight bitter grassy hop note to the back end, nice and dry, and with a little more body than is common too. great carbonation, a slightly bready flavor running through it, and something that is easy to drink by the six pack. a nice break from the heavy ipa of vermont, something a little lighter but real well done. not sure why folks dont like this more, it has everything i need in the style. rock art is too often forgotten about with all the new and sexy beer coming out of vermont, these guys still make great beers.
Aug 07, 2016
Reviewed by fitzy84 from Massachusetts
3.56/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.56/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Bought a bottle when I was up in Vermont at the Cold Hollow Cider Mill in Waterbury. The beer has a lightly murky golden color with a thin head and good lacing on the sides. Aromas include a spiced, buttery grain smell; could sense maybe a bit of vanilla too. Taste was not too bad; the beer is sweet and grainy. Mouthfeel really helps the beer and flavor. The carbonation is quite good and the medium body makes the beer nice, watery, and refreshing. Overall, I really enjoyed the appearance and mouthfeel to this beer.
May 20, 2016
Reviewed by whynot44 from Missouri
3.34/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.34/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Hazy gold color with a modest foamy white head that vanishes quickly.
The aroma is grainy with hints of coriander and esters.
The taste is bready malts, some mild peppery spices, herbal hops and some apple like notes.
The body is light and fairly smooth making it easy to drink.
Overall, a decent refreshing brew, nothing special but refreshing and enjoyable for a hot day.
Sep 27, 2015The aroma is grainy with hints of coriander and esters.
The taste is bready malts, some mild peppery spices, herbal hops and some apple like notes.
The body is light and fairly smooth making it easy to drink.
Overall, a decent refreshing brew, nothing special but refreshing and enjoyable for a hot day.
Reviewed by 57md from Pennsylvania
3.35/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.35/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Pours a golden straw with a thin line of head that dissipated quickly. The nose is too reminiscent of an AAL for my liking. The flavor is crisp and the finish is pleasantly dry.
Jul 21, 2015Rated by JKbeerlover from New York
3.25/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.25/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
It is aight. It is aight.
Feb 13, 2015
Rated by OatmattStout from Connecticut
3.05/5 rDev -6.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
3.05/5 rDev -6.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Sadly so much diacetyl flavor its a real miss for me
Jan 09, 2015
Reviewed by bobv from Vermont
3.92/5 rDev +20.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev +20.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
16 oz. can packaged on 10/04/22.
Moderate to vigorous pour yields a 3/4 inch white head over a bright, light golden body with lacing.
Nose of bread, malt, and slight hops.
Taste is sourdough, a bit of malt sweetness, and nice, dry finish.
Feel is good with medium carbonation.
Overall, a decent blonde ale that hasn't been brewed in six years, now back in a can.
Go get it and tell us what you think!
Cheers!!
Jul 10, 2014Moderate to vigorous pour yields a 3/4 inch white head over a bright, light golden body with lacing.
Nose of bread, malt, and slight hops.
Taste is sourdough, a bit of malt sweetness, and nice, dry finish.
Feel is good with medium carbonation.
Overall, a decent blonde ale that hasn't been brewed in six years, now back in a can.
Go get it and tell us what you think!
Cheers!!
Reviewed by Haydn-Juby from Vermont
3.03/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.03/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
*Based off week old memories*
A: Head and lacing are great. Retention is also good. Very clear golden color.
S: A bit of cereal grain. Very generic beer smelling. By that I mean its the smell that everyone recognizes as beer, nothing really obtrusive or intriguing.
T: Decent. A bit of cereal grain and just the very lightest tinge of hops. Maybe just a little bit of a pear like or appleish ester profile but its very minimal. Nothing standing out really but that's okay for the style.
M: Moderate to light body with maybe just a bit lower carbonation.
O: Very drinkable and refreshing but not a life changer or anything too interesting. A good example of a blonde ale however. Easy drinking patio beer but that's just fine.
May 16, 2014A: Head and lacing are great. Retention is also good. Very clear golden color.
S: A bit of cereal grain. Very generic beer smelling. By that I mean its the smell that everyone recognizes as beer, nothing really obtrusive or intriguing.
T: Decent. A bit of cereal grain and just the very lightest tinge of hops. Maybe just a little bit of a pear like or appleish ester profile but its very minimal. Nothing standing out really but that's okay for the style.
M: Moderate to light body with maybe just a bit lower carbonation.
O: Very drinkable and refreshing but not a life changer or anything too interesting. A good example of a blonde ale however. Easy drinking patio beer but that's just fine.
Whitetail Ale from Rock Art Brewery
Beer rating:
75 out of
100 with
155 ratings
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