Freefall
Al's of Hampden / Pizza Boy Brewing

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From:
Al's of Hampden / Pizza Boy Brewing
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
2.5%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.76 | pDev: 9.57%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
27
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 20, 2017
Added:
Jun 10, 2013
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  3
A Belgian-styled grisette with a lean body, peppery spice and pear-like fruitiness.
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Rated: 3.89 by brutalist from Pennsylvania

Dec 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.6 by Stofko1992 from Pennsylvania

Jul 12, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Fettpopps from Massachusetts

Jan 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.78 by brother_rebus from Maine

Apr 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.54 by GreenMind from Pennsylvania

Oct 31, 2015
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Reviewed by philbe311 from Pennsylvania

3.71/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A - Two fingers worth of active airy big fluffy off-white colored froth... Modest at best retention as this one visible fizzes away in front of our eyes... What's left if a mostly full slightly splotchy lacing with a thin collar... On occasional bubble can be seen bursting through the surface... The color is a slightly hazy peachy amber... Loaded with very quick paced carbonation... This one has a faint "glow" to it as well...

S - The nose leads with a vibrant burst of bready malty goodness and some overripe fruits... Peach... Apricot... Banana... Honeydew... There is a very light layer of sweet Belgian yeast... A very subtle spice component lingers a layer or two beneath the surface... Robust, impactful and quite pleasant...

T - Bready malts are at the forefront as expected... This is followed by a slightly sweet fruit presence... the Belgian yeast presence is a distant third... The spices are very subtle, but still present if one pays close enough attention... There are also some notes of light lemon zest... Throughout there is a subtle yet lingering layer of seltzer like saltiness which intensifies slightly towards the finish and takes on a slightly metallic character... It's not off putting, but it certainly doesn't add to the overall enjoyment of an otherwise stellar offering...

M - On the lighter side of medium bodied... Light carbonation... Crisp... Even and consistent...

D - An easy drinker that goes down smoothly and keep things just interesting enough that it doesn't getting boring... If it weren't for the slightly salty / metallic notes detected on the palate, this would be a world class session ale... As is, it's still enjoyable and a much appreciated alternative to it's higher ABV counterparts... Another nicely done crew from Al and Terr...
Sep 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by oline73 from Maryland

Sep 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.74 by mendvicdog from Maryland

Aug 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.74 by Fievel from Pennsylvania

Jan 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by PA-Michigander from Pennsylvania

Sep 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by cspompey from Pennsylvania

Sep 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by brother_kenneth from Virginia

Sep 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by nmann08 from Virginia

Aug 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Aug 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by drebrew from New York

May 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by tommyguz from Pennsylvania

May 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by baybum from Pennsylvania

Apr 29, 2014
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Reviewed by jbaker67 from Pennsylvania

3.71/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a hazy neon yellow with a thin white head. Aroma of sweet fruit, apricot, peach, apple, tart wheat malt. Flavor of light wheat malt, light fruits, just a touch of sour apple but it’s pretty subtle. While the aroma is very fruity, sweet, and a touch sour, the flavor is light, with emphasis on the malt as well as lightly fruity/slightly sour notes. A very refreshing and drinkable beer.
Nov 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Jspriest from Pennsylvania

Nov 04, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by ShanePB from Pennsylvania

Aug 05, 2013
Freefall from Al's of Hampden / Pizza Boy Brewing
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 27 ratings