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Tsunami Pale Ale
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
- From:
- Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
- Iowa, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
- ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 85
- Avg:
- 3.79 | pDev: 10.03%
- Reviews:
- 75
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Feb 14, 2021
- Added:
- Jul 24, 2010
- Wants:
- 8
- Gots:
- 50
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
Dive into a Toppling Goliath Tsunami Pale Ale. Waves of mandarin orange aroma swell into this light ale body, coasting to a smooth, easy finish. This Tsunami is a breezy ride, not too bitter, and a perfect introduction for those not yet familiar with the craft brewing world. Prepare your palate to take the plunge with a chilled Tsunami Pale, best served in a pint glass.
31 IBU
31 IBU
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Rated by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington
4.4/5 rDev +16.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.4/5 rDev +16.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
This is exceptional fresh. Get it under a month in the can and you WILL appreciate it!
May 03, 2019
Reviewed by deedric from Wisconsin
3.82/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.82/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
16 Oz Can
*Turbid (this can was purchased in June - opened in September) straw color with 1/4 inch white head that falls quickly.
*Citrus hops, malt.
*Hop forward, biscuity malt after. Hops return at the end to provide another hit of hop flavor - bitter.
*Medium mouthfeel, mild carbonation. Dry finish.
*Overall a nice Pale Ale,
Sep 16, 2018*Turbid (this can was purchased in June - opened in September) straw color with 1/4 inch white head that falls quickly.
*Citrus hops, malt.
*Hop forward, biscuity malt after. Hops return at the end to provide another hit of hop flavor - bitter.
*Medium mouthfeel, mild carbonation. Dry finish.
*Overall a nice Pale Ale,
Reviewed by FLima from Brazil
3.94/5 rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Amber orange color with a thick head with decent retention and leaving a wall of laces.
Aroma with notes of tangerines, grass and pine, a bit of caramel, mango and pineapples.
Flavor with notes of grapefruit, tangerines, grass, mango, pineapple and pepper-resiny zest. Dry and bitter aftertaste. Friendly, but still surprising resilient at only 31 IBUs and not really fresh.
Bordering medium body with mild carbonation with very tiny bubbles.
Assertive APA with good bitter sweet balance and predominant green and citrusy flavors with a tropical touch. It borders IPA strength.
Aug 04, 2018Aroma with notes of tangerines, grass and pine, a bit of caramel, mango and pineapples.
Flavor with notes of grapefruit, tangerines, grass, mango, pineapple and pepper-resiny zest. Dry and bitter aftertaste. Friendly, but still surprising resilient at only 31 IBUs and not really fresh.
Bordering medium body with mild carbonation with very tiny bubbles.
Assertive APA with good bitter sweet balance and predominant green and citrusy flavors with a tropical touch. It borders IPA strength.
Reviewed by rex_4539 from Greece
3.81/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
L: Hazy orange/amber color, three finger white head, messy lacing, loads of carbonation.
S: Hops, malts, yeast.
T: Hops, malts, yeast, citrusy. Bitter.
F: Light bodied, very drinkable.
O: Average APA but quite drinkable.
Jul 20, 2018S: Hops, malts, yeast.
T: Hops, malts, yeast, citrusy. Bitter.
F: Light bodied, very drinkable.
O: Average APA but quite drinkable.
Reviewed by larryarms847 from Illinois
3.77/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear amberish golden orange yellow with a touch of chill haze and bubbly two finger head of foam.
Strong toasted malt sweetness gives way to pungent citrus zest.
The malt bill certainly doesn't hide in flavor as well, as the strong handed citrus aroma translates to flavor as well.
Light-bodied, medium-high carbonation, crisp, refreshing.
Overall, quite a refreshing APA, but is a little lackluster.
Apr 22, 2018Strong toasted malt sweetness gives way to pungent citrus zest.
The malt bill certainly doesn't hide in flavor as well, as the strong handed citrus aroma translates to flavor as well.
Light-bodied, medium-high carbonation, crisp, refreshing.
Overall, quite a refreshing APA, but is a little lackluster.
Tsunami Pale Ale from Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
440 ratings
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