XPA
Smog City Brewing Co.
- From:
- Smog City Brewing Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
- ABV:
- 4.9%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.65 | pDev: 8.49%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 5
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Aug 29, 2014
- Added:
- Dec 31, 2011
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina
3.8/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Arrives with a just a bit of a head capping the clear amber liquid; spotty lacing is left behind
Smell: Piney, with an undertone of pith and a hint of caramel
Taste: A bit of caramel to get things started and then the hops take over; piney bitterness with a bit of pith that verges on lemon peel
Mouthfeel: Medium body with lively carbonation
Overall: Not a bad beer at all; refreshing and nicely balanced
Sep 17, 2013Smell: Piney, with an undertone of pith and a hint of caramel
Taste: A bit of caramel to get things started and then the hops take over; piney bitterness with a bit of pith that verges on lemon peel
Mouthfeel: Medium body with lively carbonation
Overall: Not a bad beer at all; refreshing and nicely balanced
Reviewed by UCLABrewN84 from California
3.65/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.65/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On tap at Tony's Darts Away in Burbank, CA.
Pours a clear yellow with a foamy tan head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Foamy rings of lace line the glass on the drink down. Smell is of citrus fruit, citrus zest, and slight tropical fruit aromas. Taste is much the same with a medium hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer but I think this one smells better than it tastes.
Jul 08, 2012Pours a clear yellow with a foamy tan head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Foamy rings of lace line the glass on the drink down. Smell is of citrus fruit, citrus zest, and slight tropical fruit aromas. Taste is much the same with a medium hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer but I think this one smells better than it tastes.
Reviewed by bfellows from California
4/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A very solid Extra Pale ale from the same guy who brews all of the Tustin beers.
The bartender recommended this very highly and I have to say he was on the money.
Pours darker that straw but seems to lighten up once the vivid effervescence subsides. White, loose head that dissipates quickly.
Great refreshing flavor that is reminiscent of a high quality hoppy pilsner, just like the nose predicts.
Bubblier than I was expecting but a nice mouthfeel that carried the flavors.
Great beer. i'll drink it any time.
Apr 30, 2012The bartender recommended this very highly and I have to say he was on the money.
Pours darker that straw but seems to lighten up once the vivid effervescence subsides. White, loose head that dissipates quickly.
Great refreshing flavor that is reminiscent of a high quality hoppy pilsner, just like the nose predicts.
Bubblier than I was expecting but a nice mouthfeel that carried the flavors.
Great beer. i'll drink it any time.
Reviewed by Murrhey from Washington
3.35/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.35/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On-tap at Tustin Brewing. Reviewed from notes.
A- One finger head with little retention. Orange-golden color, fairly cloudy.
S- Fruity and floral hops, some bitter smells but kind of subtle.
T- Hoppy and fruity, finishes sweet.
M- Light bodied and dry, interesting finish.
O- I would like to try this one again.
Apr 15, 2012A- One finger head with little retention. Orange-golden color, fairly cloudy.
S- Fruity and floral hops, some bitter smells but kind of subtle.
T- Hoppy and fruity, finishes sweet.
M- Light bodied and dry, interesting finish.
O- I would like to try this one again.
Reviewed by brokensail from California
3.65/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.65/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On-tap at Tustin Brewing
Pours a slightly cloudy golden color with a white head. Smells pretty nice, actually. Lots of citrus hops with notes of grapefruit and orange. A decent floral aroma, some light bread notes, too. A bit watery on the flavor. Good bitterness, but sort of a grassy hop flavor without as much citrus and floral character. A bit of malt sweetness. Light in body with medium carbonation.
Dec 31, 2011Pours a slightly cloudy golden color with a white head. Smells pretty nice, actually. Lots of citrus hops with notes of grapefruit and orange. A decent floral aroma, some light bread notes, too. A bit watery on the flavor. Good bitterness, but sort of a grassy hop flavor without as much citrus and floral character. A bit of malt sweetness. Light in body with medium carbonation.
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