Passenger Ale
Boxcar Brewing Company

Passenger AlePassenger Ale
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From:
Boxcar Brewing Company
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
English Pale Mild Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
74
Avg:
3.09 | pDev: 24.6%
Reviews:
17
Ratings:
51
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 11, 2019
Added:
May 29, 2010
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
Formerly Original Ale
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Rated: 3.5 by Griffith from Connecticut

Jul 11, 2019
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Reviewed by KTCamm from New Jersey

3.57/5  rDev +15.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
8/2017 - pours dirty gold, heavy creamy foam. Light creamy mouthfeel. Dry english malt flavor. Very clean. Mild bitters, smooth finish, quick and tasty. Classic English style.
Nov 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.56 by Manzanoj from Delaware

Jun 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by SouthCrescent from Pennsylvania

Oct 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by SonictheBeerhog from New York

May 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.54 by TeachChefs from Pennsylvania

Apr 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.08 by zekeman17 from Pennsylvania

Mar 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.9 by TheBeerdedCharmer from Pennsylvania

Jan 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.03 by InspectorBob from New Jersey

Aug 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.34 by Tarheel219 from Pennsylvania

Jun 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.24 by ILuvBeer from Pennsylvania

Oct 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.9 by DubC14 from Pennsylvania

Sep 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Barnsley from Pennsylvania

Mar 22, 2014
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Reviewed by Ego from New Jersey

3.55/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
eyes...
a head more sizzler than golden corral, white foam standing at about 1 finger but dropping, straw and clear colored, although the head has dissipated greatly lacing is still pretty good (most likely due to the plenty o' bubbles gurgling up from the bottom in a tempest), not bad looking

nose...
slight biscuit, slight hop, this is mild as the style does suggest

taste etc...
just sharp enough carbonation, definite malt flavor with just hints of hops on the edges, the malt actually sticks around to chat for some time, a really nice and mild ride, there is nothing off kilter here, it is exactly as advertised, it is quite refreshing and drinkable

verdict?
the style is what the style is, this has more character than your big box lagers (the you know whos) and is a nice drinkable ale. Is it a world beater ? no, of course not but it does what it sets out to do, a good brew for those who can't grab an english export to experience the genesis of the style.
Mar 15, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by LoveStout from New York

Jan 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Jan 20, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by acurtis from New Jersey

Jan 20, 2014
 
Rated: 1.75 by BigMike from Pennsylvania

Nov 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by sammyt728 from New Jersey

Oct 20, 2013
 
Rated: 2.25 by DarthVegas23 from Pennsylvania

Oct 08, 2013
Passenger Ale from Boxcar Brewing Company
Beer rating: 74 out of 100 with 51 ratings