High Country Ale
Blowing Rock Brewing Co.

High Country AleHigh Country Ale
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From:
Blowing Rock Brewing Co.
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
77
Avg:
3.32 | pDev: 16.57%
Reviews:
52
Ratings:
139
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 17, 2021
Added:
Aug 17, 2008
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  14
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Ratings by buckyp:
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Rated by buckyp from South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -2.1%

May 23, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.93 by Humanusfermentum from Virginia

Aug 17, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by Gkruszewski from New York

Jul 01, 2021
 
Rated: 3.56 by Jcarriglio from Florida

Jul 17, 2020
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Reviewed by NiceTaps from New Jersey

3.84/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 ounce can in a pint glass.

Golden orange in color, translucent. A 1F white cap drops quickly to a film and leaves lots of lacing.

Citrusy and grassy aroma to start. Lemon and some pineapple with a strong malt base.

Taste is more tropical fruit and malt forward. Some herbs and earthy notes.

Full bodied at its 5.4. % abv. A bit sticky from the tropical fruit perhaps. Lingering hop close out.

Better than it’s average rating IMHO, and very true to the style.
May 04, 2020
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Reviewed by JimKal from North Carolina

3.38/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Pours a dark yellow with a minimal head and no lacing. Taste is mildly hoppy and mouthfeel is very light. Didn’t hate it but won’t repeat it either.
Feb 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Dec 29, 2017
 
Rated: 4.18 by SmokySignals from North Carolina

Dec 07, 2017
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Reviewed by BENJAMINTW from North Carolina

5/5  rDev +50.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Look has a nice golden brown with a light almost white foam.

Smell had strong citrus front with fresh hops and notes of dry hops.

Taste is clean with a mild citrus bite, and it finishes with a colorful palate of hops. Tastes as if it was dry hopped.

Feels very clean on the finish with light but powerful flavors. Very refreshing.

Overall it is a nice summer and spring beer.
Sep 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.25 by robebo44 from Virginia

May 27, 2017
 
Rated: 4.09 by JKG from Florida

Jan 22, 2017
 
Rated: 2 by Fettpopps from Massachusetts

Jan 09, 2017
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Reviewed by KTCamm from New Jersey

4.19/5  rDev +26.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12/27/15 from notes....pours bright gold light foam but lacing. Floral citrus notes. Tasty breads malt, light hopped some bitter. Really well balanced. Leads to a tasty ale.
Dec 28, 2016
 
Rated: 2.75 by oline73 from Maryland

Sep 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by gregcordle from Ohio

Aug 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by DVMin98 from North Carolina

Jun 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Mikemcgrath4 from North Carolina

Jun 01, 2016
 
Rated: 2.85 by hxcryne from North Carolina

May 01, 2016
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Reviewed by ChainGangGuy from Georgia

3.02/5  rDev -9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Appearance: Pours a nearly clear, light coppery body with a smallish, white head.

Smell: Sweetish aroma with a smidgen of caramel and perceived fruitiness backed by some toastiness.

Taste: Pale malts, toasted grains and a little lingering powdered sugar accent. Medium bitterness, with floral, lightly citrusy, earthy hops. Remains still a bit sweetish even on the finish.

Mouthfeel: Medium-thin body. Medium-light carbonation. A bit on the thin side, bordering on watery.

Overall: Fairly humdrum, though a few of the cans worked in a pinch snatched up at Publix to pre-game in the parking lot for the Pearl Jam show in Greenville, SC last weekend.
Apr 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by Nichols33 from Massachusetts

Apr 18, 2016
High Country Ale from Blowing Rock Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 139 ratings