Downhill Pale Ale
The Collingwood Brewery

Downhill Pale AleDownhill Pale Ale
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From:
The Collingwood Brewery
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.51 | pDev: 12.54%
Reviews:
19
Ratings:
68
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 13, 2021
Added:
Jun 03, 2014
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  14
Crafted with just four ingredients, Downhill Pale Ale celebrates the elegance of simplicity. A generous amount of American and European hops perfectly balance its robust malt character, yielding a full-flavoured ale with distinct citrus notes. So kickback and relax. It’s all downhill from here.

Downhill Pale Ale is packaged unfiltered for optimal flavour. Serve at 4-6 degrees celsius in a traditional pint glass.

IBU 33
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Ratings by Rlombardi75:
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Rated by Rlombardi75 from Canada (ON)

3.75/5  rDev +6.8%

Oct 22, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Tony787 from Canada (ON)

3.74/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I bought a can at the lcbo in Ontario 473ml at 5.4%.newer style can took the green out its blue and white
poured a 1finger head into glass .
taste is smooth citrus malty flavor.
meduim bitterness.
it actually tasted even better towards the end of the beer
overall a good pale ale beer .
cheers.
Jul 13, 2021
 
Rated: 3.68 by markallmon from Tennessee

Sep 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3.81 by flgimp from Pennsylvania

Jun 17, 2019
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Reviewed by eberesford from Canada (ON)

3.46/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Almost clear amber with a moderate off white head. Aroma: bready with hints of citrusy hops Flavour: Still citrus but now some pine. Hops well balanced to malt sweetness. Good lightish body - refreshing
May 29, 2019
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Rated by ewpass from Canada (PE)

3.77/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Waterloo Fall 2018. Hazy amber-orange with a strong head. Light, spicy hop nose. Light malt body with a satisfying balance between smooth and crisp.
Sep 06, 2018
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

3.66/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
one of the better pale ale types i had up in ontario this past week, but still a little bit unrefined, and not quite as good as their pils, objectively speaking. a little bit of an amber color to this one, with a tall white head from the tap and a little bit of chill haze on it. spicy hop nose is awesome, more robust and assertive than a lot of the others i had in the area, piney too, and really fresh smelling and tasting to me. i wish it wasnt muddled by a bigger scoop of crystal malt than it needs and the residual sugar it leaves, this would be fine with a pale two row base, even better maybe, but i like the body it has, and i like the way the bitterness is balanced, it might be more ipa than pale without it. spruce and juniper and dried orange peel character in the hops, light oily feel, toffee sweet for a second, slightly nutty too as it warms. lots of flavor here and they are on the right track, perhaps more of a work in progress right now, its not way off from being excellent. i like the bold flavors here, and think it stands out from the crowd because of them!
Feb 13, 2018
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Reviewed by swim from Canada (ON)

3.86/5  rDev +10%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
A: A wispy hazy semi translucent amber colour. Has a considerable sandy coloured head that stays around. I poured my can too hard and fast and it overflowed my glass.

S: Doughy and toffeey with hints of grapefruit, citrus rind, and spicy herb.

T: A good balance of hops and malt. A slightly resiny and piney citrus rind and toasty toffee taste. It started off just barely bitter but became stronger towards the end. A rather clean and subtle finish lasted to the end.

F: This beer has a great mouth feel. Medium carbonation and a nice thickness that coats your mouth a little. Very smooth, creamy, and warming. Not too drying.

O: This is a nice beer. A good balance of everything. I have to say I enjoyed this more towards the start (when it was colder) but I think I'll be having this one again soon.
May 10, 2017
 
Rated: 2.75 by boszormeny from Canada (ON)

Mar 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by RHF711 from Canada (ON)

Jan 29, 2017
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Reviewed by john_hugh7 from Canada (ON)

3.49/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
L: Hazy orange appearance
S: Malt and caramel on the nose with some fruit notes as well
T: Full bodied, bitter but balanced with fruit notes
F: Balanced and moderately carbonated
Jan 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.81 by DaPan from Canada (ON)

Nov 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Jotora from Canada (ON)

Oct 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.41 by peensteen from Canada (ON)

Sep 14, 2016
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Reviewed by CAMRAhardliner from Canada (ON)

3.79/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours deep bronze color with a creamy smallish head. Doughy malt and caramel up front in the nose, with citrusy, floral hops on in tow in the aroma. Burnt toffee, cookie dough and white grapefruit in the taste. Toasty, specialty grains and christmas pudding in there as well. Medium bodied with a prickly, but moderate carbonation. The finish is lightly bitter with malt sweetness and fruity yeast esters.

This is a nice, well round Pale Ale. I'd say more in the English style than American with the prominent malt profile and yeast flavors. Worth a try.
Aug 04, 2016
 
Rated: 2.69 by portwood from Canada (ON)

Jun 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by Bf_89 from Canada (ON)

Jun 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.53 by Mousel from Canada (ON)

May 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by Brewxer from Canada (ON)

Apr 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.8 by tomghiley from Canada (ON)

Apr 21, 2016
Downhill Pale Ale from The Collingwood Brewery
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 68 ratings