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Schell's Pale Ale
August Schell Brewing Company
- From:
- August Schell Brewing Company
- Minnesota, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
- ABV:
- 5.75%
- Score:
- 82
- Avg:
- 3.6 | pDev: 13.33%
- Reviews:
- 130
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Nov 26, 2021
- Added:
- Dec 03, 2002
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
replaced by Hopfenmalz
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Ratings by morimech:
Reviewed by morimech from Minnesota
4.15/5 rDev +15.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.15/5 rDev +15.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Schell's calls this beer a German Pale Ale. One of a kind. Pours a clear amber with a large white head that has good retention. Moderate amounts of sticky lacing is left on the glass. Aroma consists of floral and citrus hints from the hops and a sweet smell from the caramel malt. Nicely balanced flavor of malt and hops. Sweet upfront with the caramel malt and citrus flavors from the hops. The bitterness at the end is mild but is definately noticed. The German yeast adds a unique dark fruit element before the finish. The body is medium/light with low carbonation. The texture is semi-creamy and quite good.
A unique beer and worth a try. Has a low ABV and the flavors are not over the top so it is very sessionable.
Dec 10, 2008A unique beer and worth a try. Has a low ABV and the flavors are not over the top so it is very sessionable.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by mikesgroove from South Carolina
3.3/5 rDev -8.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.3/5 rDev -8.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
medium to light amber color with a thick head of white that sat on top throughout the entire session, nice lacing down the glass.
aroma is light, nice little notes of citrus, hints of apple, pears, light grasses and a smooth, even flavor or light fruity yeast. as i take the first sip i get the clean, crisp flavor right off the bat. really nicely done. clean and light hops, a good strain of yeast and very nice carbonation all lead to a solid pale
Dec 04, 2011aroma is light, nice little notes of citrus, hints of apple, pears, light grasses and a smooth, even flavor or light fruity yeast. as i take the first sip i get the clean, crisp flavor right off the bat. really nicely done. clean and light hops, a good strain of yeast and very nice carbonation all lead to a solid pale
Reviewed by rings from Michigan
3.12/5 rDev -13.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.12/5 rDev -13.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I decided to give their Pale Ale a try.
While it's supposedly "steeped in German heritage"--which seems a bit odd for an English style--it can definitely be described as an American pale ale. It has more body than I expected and an East Kent Golding dry finish, which is rather pronounced. While perhaps a little thinner than most locally brewed versions, it's actually not too bad--in fact, it's surprisingly tasty--and fair representation of the style.
I'm curious to try a few more of their efforts.
Feb 11, 2011While it's supposedly "steeped in German heritage"--which seems a bit odd for an English style--it can definitely be described as an American pale ale. It has more body than I expected and an East Kent Golding dry finish, which is rather pronounced. While perhaps a little thinner than most locally brewed versions, it's actually not too bad--in fact, it's surprisingly tasty--and fair representation of the style.
I'm curious to try a few more of their efforts.
Reviewed by biteme398 from New York
3.42/5 rDev -5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.42/5 rDev -5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A fairly pale color with some shades of orange in there. Small head that fades pretty quickly. The smell is interesting. Definitely hops but citrus as well. The citrus is sweeter than I usually get however. Taste is similar to smell. The hops are lighter than other American styles but they are still well balanced in the mix. Not terribly complex but still enjoyable.
Feb 03, 2011Reviewed by brewdub17 from Minnesota
3.65/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.65/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Mostly brass body with spots of an opaque light orange takes presence in the center. Thick head sits atop and leave beautiful lacing.
Smell: Strong malty base takes shape with small amount of hop smells. A metallic, watery smell is present and not too complimentary.
Taste: A very malty base makes up most of the flavor. Hints of bittering hops comes later and is complimented well with small citrus notes.
Mouthfeel: Covers the mouth well with the strong malty sweetness and finds balance with the crisp finish and very small hop character.
Drinkability: Does a pretty decent job with balance and doesn't have many flavors that are too prevalent.
Nov 05, 2010Smell: Strong malty base takes shape with small amount of hop smells. A metallic, watery smell is present and not too complimentary.
Taste: A very malty base makes up most of the flavor. Hints of bittering hops comes later and is complimented well with small citrus notes.
Mouthfeel: Covers the mouth well with the strong malty sweetness and finds balance with the crisp finish and very small hop character.
Drinkability: Does a pretty decent job with balance and doesn't have many flavors that are too prevalent.
Schell's Pale Ale from August Schell Brewing Company
Beer rating:
82 out of
100 with
145 ratings
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