Philadelphia Pale Ale
Yards Brewing Co.

Philadelphia Pale AlePhiladelphia Pale Ale
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From:
Yards Brewing Co.
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
Ranked #924
ABV:
4.6%
Score:
84
Ranked #23,235
Avg:
3.7 | pDev: 13.51%
Reviews:
347
Ratings:
1,097
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 09, 2024
Added:
May 17, 2002
Wants:
  21
Gots:
  274
Not to be boastful, but we honestly believe all others pale in comparison to this one. Crisp and hoppy, Philadelphia Pale Ale is brewed with Pilsner malt and American hops, which impart a surprising citrus aroma.
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Ratings by dacrza1:
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Reviewed by dacrza1 from New Jersey

3.55/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
DATE: March 24, 2018... OCCASION: the annual Father-Son Cake Bake preparation completed early, it's time for an afternoon treat... GLASSWARE: Abita pint... pours a bright, golden orange amber with large, swirling bubbles that build to a crisp, thick, spongy white head... ts lacing is equally attractive, arching lace like sea foam curling upwards... sharp citrus early--lemon, orange, mostly--with an underpinning of pine... fresh outdoorsy smell, with the pilsner malts adding a light touch of toasted malts... solid and respectful of the genre... the medium-bodied palate is slightly oily, lingering in its late strength, and pleasantly bright throughout--consistently effervescent, sticky and textured as an IPA might be, packed well into a 4.6% ABV... the nose didn't belie its citric strength, with orange peel and lemon zest refreshingly in full effect; a bit of sweetness from the toasted malts rounds this nicely... I remember a time when "session" ales were called pale ales, and the goal wasn't mega-anything, just a pleasant, flavorful, sessionable pint that knows how to stay out of the way of the events and occasions it accompanies...
Mar 24, 2018
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Reviewed by Wattie83 from Pennsylvania

3.59/5  rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12oz can poured into a nonic pint glass. Look is clear gold, white frothy head that falls to a cap. Some lacing left behind as you sip. Generous amount of carbonation bubbles rising up into the head. Smell is citrus and pineapple. Not an overwhelming aroma, but nice. Taste is citrus fruit forward, the middle sees a bit of malt flavor, but just enough to balance out the hops. Finish is pretty short with some rind bitterness and an orange/lemon send off. Feel is light, good carbonation to keep the beet lively and refreshing. Overall, a bit light on flavor and body, but easy to drink and flavorful.
Mar 09, 2024
 
Rated: 4.44 by Spade from Pennsylvania

Oct 15, 2023
 
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Reviewed by NorsemanOne from Utah

3.88/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Courtesy of a trade with @xsoldoutx

Bottled on 2.27.23

Poured at fridge temp into a willi glass

Pours clear and pale golden with a tall bright white head that leaves a nice spiderweb lacing and 1/2finger head/cap. 4

Light citrus hop note and malty breadiness, mostly soft orange and lemon. Delicate but delightful aroma. 4

Flavor seems to do the same, hop florals and citrus, some light Simcoe bitterness and then a kiss of breadiness. 3.75

Light, very easy drinking with a hint of hop oil aftertaste. 3.75

Overall a different kind of pale ale than I'm used to, but I really enjoy the aroma and taste. 4
May 20, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by HarlotBronte from District of Columbia

Feb 17, 2023
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Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland

3.74/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
12 ounce bottle poured into a nonic style pint glass.

L: Almost clear gold, about a finger I’d whit foam on top, head fades to a thin cap in less than a minute.
S: Nice hoppy nose is a little weak, citrus, minerals, notes of pineapple.
T: Hoppy, moderate bitterness, sharp overall, not sweet, zesty and floral hops
F: Crisp and thin bodied, chalky feel.
O: Not bad, definitely American but not of the “juicy variety”.
Feb 04, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by eppie82 from Illinois

Jan 22, 2023
 
Rated: 3.71 by NastyNorseman from New York

Nov 28, 2022
 
Rated: 4.22 by Bhubbard34 from Pennsylvania

Nov 13, 2022
 
Rated: 3.85 by Buck_Jones from Michigan

Oct 19, 2022
 
Rated: 4.03 by Dewpoint79 from Delaware

Sep 10, 2022
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Reviewed by HardCider from Pennsylvania

3.89/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured a clear golden/amber color with a significant white head and good head retention. It has a sweet, hoppy aroma that is very pleasant but a bit subdued. The taste is slightly bitter and malty. Overall, This is a very refreshing, session ale.
Aug 20, 2022
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Reviewed by RonaldTheriot from Louisiana

4.77/5  rDev +28.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Yards Philadelphia Pale Ale has a thick, spongy, white head, with a somewhat hazy, golden appearance, and heavy lacing. The aroma is of honey, bread crust, and yeast. The flavor is similar, with robust bitterness. Yards Philadelphia Pale Ale has a medium body and a mostly-dry finish.

RJT
Apr 28, 2022
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Reviewed by daliandragon from Maryland

3.38/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Real pretty out of the bottle into the pint featuring a billowy white head. A bit grainy in the taste, with some mildly medicinal hops but not a ton of real flavor. A bit thin in texture but I can see the attempt at a pale ale, it just doesn't quite hit.
Apr 09, 2022
 
Rated: 4.66 by ebanigan

Apr 02, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by mpenske from California

Feb 21, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by Tiernan from Texas

Jan 03, 2022
 
Rated: 3.3 by sbradley41 from Pennsylvania

Jan 02, 2022
Philadelphia Pale Ale from Yards Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 1097 ratings