Phantom Dark Ale
Tampa Bay Brewing Co.

Phantom Dark AlePhantom Dark Ale
Beer Geek Stats
From:
Tampa Bay Brewing Co.
 
Florida, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
+4 ratings needed
Avg:
3.42 | pDev: 8.48%
Ratings:
6 | reviews: 2
Status:
Inactive
Rated:
Jun 24, 2018
Added:
Nov 10, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by macrosmatic from Florida

3.78/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Reviewed from (long-standing) notes. Poured from a 16 oz. can, though I didn't note the type of glass.

A: Pours a very clear amber with relatively low visible carbonation. Forms a half-finger of white creamy head with good retention.

S: Blood oranges, resin hops, and a bready malt with a modest touch of caramel.

T: Fruity oranges and bitter orange rind, lesser flavors of tropical fruits and melon. The hops manage to stand up to the bready malts that have less caramel than the aroma suggested, but who still add a good amount of sweetness. The malts still stay behind hop flavors though. A lingering hop bitterness after the swallow, but not overly so.

O: Full-bodied for style. Low alcohol presence and an average carbonation sensation.

O: I thought this was enjoyable, but it's orange-forward for sure. The malt bill is a little heavy for an APA to me. But enjoyable enough.
Jun 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.09 by spycow from Illinois

Jan 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.67 by SonOfKyuss from Virginia

Dec 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by beernads from Florida

Dec 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by mpalestino from Pennsylvania

Dec 05, 2014
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Reviewed by JKG from Florida

3.5/5  rDev +2.3%
Came across this brew in a pint can at ttheCraft Brew Cellar in Brandon, FL last one on the shelf in the cooler. First time I've seen it as I have been to the TBBC to eat before. Can says "Blood Orange Pale Ale". Pours a dark red in color but clear. Starts smooth on the front of the palate with citrusy notes that hit the tongue and nose. Finish is a bit more bitter than I prefer, overall it's not too heavy of an ale with a decent mouth feel different for sure in terms of APA's I've had in the past. I would buy again if I can find it but I believe it may be a fall/Halloween type limited release brew only though. Couldn't find in their archive beers either.
Nov 10, 2014