Blue Paddle
New Belgium Brewing Company

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From:
New Belgium Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Bohemian / Czech Pilsner
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.54 | pDev: 12.71%
Reviews:
456
Ratings:
1,464
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 07, 2023
Added:
Jul 18, 2001
Wants:
  39
Gots:
  278
Formerly Blue Paddle Pilsener
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Ratings by Chaz:
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Reviewed by Chaz from Minnesota

3.4/5  rDev -4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Pours a brilliant golden-straw in color, topped with an good-sized white head. Good duration, good lacing on the rim of the glass.

Nose is yeast and malt-neutral, but clearly reflective of the style in the other way: A short, sharp Noble-style hop character kicks in briefly. Some grassiness.

On the first sip it's got a nice hop bite and a bit of sweet malt, as well as a slight tanginess. White and green grapeskin, lingering bitterness, and some nice biscuit malt notes. Bittersweet. Hmmm!

Good malt character, fairly-good bitterness, and average drinkability for the style -- although it is a very drinkable style, to be sure. I'm liking it.

Better than average, and is frankly much better than I was expecting. I might have to look into picking this one up regularly, if I can manage to find it fairly fresh.

Can is freshness coded with a best-by date (15 November 2015), and was a part of a variety 12-pack.
Aug 07, 2015
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.41/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
12oz bottle from grocery store. Smooth, clean and crisp pils. Golden pour, decent foamy head, mostly grain aroma and taste, lightly hopped. Nice summer refresher
Jun 07, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by AngusOg from North Carolina

Aug 31, 2019
 
Rated: 3.96 by Jat72 from Ohio

Jul 20, 2019
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Reviewed by officerbill from New York

3.68/5  rDev +4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pilsner malts and toast. A tasty low hop Pilsner. A smooth feel with little edge and a pleasant after taste.
A very pleasant beer. Not the best I've ever had, but far from the worst.
Jun 22, 2019
 
Rated: 4.05 by Gemini6 from Michigan

Jun 09, 2019
 
Rated: 3.51 by bschmidt_37 from Illinois

Jun 01, 2019
 
Rated: 4.35 by Mdorn from South Carolina

May 24, 2019
 
Rated: 4.27 by Dalbeast from Wyoming

May 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.28 by wafers from New York

May 09, 2019
 
Rated: 2.5 by GavinGski from Colorado

Apr 28, 2019
 
Rated: 3.64 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 26, 2019
 
Rated: 3.99 by MephistosCafe from North Carolina

Apr 16, 2019
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Reviewed by ChrisBeerDrinker94 from Colorado

4.01/5  rDev +13.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Malty and floral on the nose. Well carbonated and sweet on the first sip. Ends with a bittersweet hops flavor. A good daily Pilsener. Nothing to complain about this beer.
Apr 02, 2019
 
Rated: 3.61 by rooster1970 from Alabama

Mar 31, 2019
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Rated by CiseroneMan from Arizona

4.27/5  rDev +20.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a nice pale yellow with mild carbonation; clove & fruity aroma, med mouthfeel with crisp finish
Mar 21, 2019
 
Rated: 3.55 by habaceeba from Colorado

Mar 19, 2019
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Reviewed by Eamonn-Cummings3 from New York

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a Trillium IPA glass.

Look is a pale orange with a full white head.

Aroma is a dry biscuit malt with a strong Pilsner yeast.

Taste is very light and refreshing with a dry finish.
Feb 20, 2019
 
Rated: 3.94 by CreekyJarls from New Jersey

Feb 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by Jasoncpace from Texas

Dec 31, 2018
Blue Paddle from New Belgium Brewing Company
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 1464 ratings