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Finch Beer Co.

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From:
Finch Beer Co.
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.44 | pDev: 14.24%
Reviews:
99
Ratings:
329
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 17, 2017
Added:
Apr 21, 2011
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  15
Finch's Pale Ale is a refreshing experience from the pop of the top. Its fresh and hoppy taste with just enough supporting malt makes it easy to kick back more than just one. Our late kettle additions of American hop varieties and dry hopping techniques make this beer one of our favorites. The citrus hop character balanced with a malty backbone creates a delicious, accessible pale ale that is sure to satisfy with every sip. Enjoy this pale with just about any pairing of your choice.
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Ratings by cjacobsen:
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Reviewed by cjacobsen from Illinois

4/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
(A) Pours a fairly clear honey golden color that is darker around the edges. Small, fine bits of sediment are evenly dispersed throughout the beer. Big foamy off white head on this that has great retention and leaves lacing.

(S) Herbal and piney first and foremost. Bitter hops, some citrus, orange peel, and some sweetness

(T) Orange and grapefruit strike first followed by a piney, herbal treatment. The hops are scattered throughout and give their usual bitterness to the backbone. Orange peel and the bitterness from the hops bring up the rear.

(M) Crisp. Medium to full bodied. Bitter.

(O) Solid brew. Kind of like the suburb's more attainable version of Daisy Cutter. A hoppier version of a pale ale for sure.
Sep 14, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by imperialking from Illinois

Jul 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.54 by gonzo000 from Massachusetts

Nov 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.24 by firkingroovin from Illinois

Sep 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by wander4 from New Jersey

Aug 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by paulish from New York

May 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by aussiebeer from Illinois

Apr 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by puftdank from Illinois

Mar 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by CityofWind_brew from Illinois

Mar 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4.01 by klimoja from Pennsylvania

Mar 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by scottspencer from Indiana

Mar 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.42 by Dilbert65 from Maryland

Feb 08, 2015
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Reviewed by A_Frayed_Knot from Virginia

4.1/5  rDev +19.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a pint's volume can, an amber-glowing vision into my glass with heavy head over two fingers' worth, which takes its time settling, ample lace. Slightly murky but not sedimental. Bubbles in minute measurement don't overwhelm with carbonation. The smoothness of caramel without its bite; enough hoppiness for an American pale that I find lacking in others so this is welcome. The label was too finely or obscurely printed that I missed it earlier: on the can it reads "Brewed with orange peel." Normally I'm averse to fruit-infused blends and honestly it doesn't come through here, a relief for me; possibly it would be a disappointment for a different conoisseur though. Very drinkable at less-than-fridge-chilled, for I purchased it at room temp and let it sit in my truck w/ 38 degrees air outside another 3 hours at the office before taking it home; flavors resonate well at this level and I must add that hint of sweetness isn't overpowering. Delectable and a nice discovery worth revisiting.
Dec 19, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by ttylicki from Ohio

Dec 10, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by ColorMeBaddFann from Illinois

Dec 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.76 by richkrull from Wisconsin

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by hophugger from Virginia

Oct 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Cook82 from Maryland

Oct 04, 2014
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Reviewed by Samp01 from New Jersey

3.52/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
16oz can, Pours a medium amber with a medium slowly fading white head, some lacing. Aroma is sweet citrus and pine hops, pale malt. Taste the same as aroma with malt and bready notes, mild hops bitterness. Palate is a medium body, crisp with good carbonation. Finish is pale malt, citrus with pine and citrus hops bitterness for balance. Overall a good drinking pale ale.
Sep 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by JMS1512 from New Jersey

Sep 25, 2014
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Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 329 ratings