-
Stop lurking! Stay logged in to search, review beers, post in our forums, see less ads, and more.
— Todd, Founder of BeerAdvocate
James Squire The Chancer Golden Ale
Malt Shovel Brewery
Beer Geek Stats
| Print Shelf Talker
- From:
- Malt Shovel Brewery
- Australia
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
- ABV:
- 4.5%
- Score:
- 79
- Avg:
- 3.43 | pDev: 15.16%
- Reviews:
- 52
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 03, 2021
- Added:
- Nov 25, 2004
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 17
SCORE
79
Okay
79
Okay
Notes:
None
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois
3.41/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
3.41/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
When I first tasted it, I thought this was the beer that would give me a handle on Aussie crafters... having just arrived here and having had way too many of the mainstream ales/lagers. Not quite. I learned Malt Shovel was started by a crafter from Colorado in the previous century. (But, I will continue to look for the quintessential Aussie crafter.)
James Squire's Golden actually looks a bit amber, but it is pretty. Regrettably, the Smells don't give me much to go on. The Tastes are balanced, but more refreshing than they are interesting; mostly malt and not too much hops. A nice carbonation and the hops don't creep in. A decent session beer that I will go to again if I need to avoid the Aussie beer mainstream.
Listed in the "1001 Beers To Drink Before You Die", the reviewer puts this early craft ale in the perspective of how Aussie's traditionally drank (The weather is hot, the beer is very cold and bland and you drink with mates... and not in front of your laptop reviewing beers.) Because this Golden introduced a new way to drink, I'd say this is enough to be on that list... but I hope the Aussie crafters grow to the point that they can replace it soon.
Jan 14, 2018James Squire's Golden actually looks a bit amber, but it is pretty. Regrettably, the Smells don't give me much to go on. The Tastes are balanced, but more refreshing than they are interesting; mostly malt and not too much hops. A nice carbonation and the hops don't creep in. A decent session beer that I will go to again if I need to avoid the Aussie beer mainstream.
Listed in the "1001 Beers To Drink Before You Die", the reviewer puts this early craft ale in the perspective of how Aussie's traditionally drank (The weather is hot, the beer is very cold and bland and you drink with mates... and not in front of your laptop reviewing beers.) Because this Golden introduced a new way to drink, I'd say this is enough to be on that list... but I hope the Aussie crafters grow to the point that they can replace it soon.
Reviewed by patre_tim from Thailand
3.76/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.76/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Amber with some soda
like carbonation, topped with 3 fingers of off white head.
Smells of hard water, light, fruity esters, and pizza dough.
The taste follows the nose.
Medium body, medium carbonation.
Got this in Perth, drinking in Thailand Aug 25th, 2017. If it was an English pale ale, it would be marked much higher, as I think it's well done to that style. Lacking in hop flamboyance for an American style.
Aug 26, 2017like carbonation, topped with 3 fingers of off white head.
Smells of hard water, light, fruity esters, and pizza dough.
The taste follows the nose.
Medium body, medium carbonation.
Got this in Perth, drinking in Thailand Aug 25th, 2017. If it was an English pale ale, it would be marked much higher, as I think it's well done to that style. Lacking in hop flamboyance for an American style.
Reviewed by Andrewharemza from Australia
3.02/5 rDev -12%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.02/5 rDev -12%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
From Bottle, Pours golden with a white head. Aroma of malt, grass, light fruity hops. Flavor is light malt, grass, light fruity hops. Thin to medium body, soft carbonation.
Jun 20, 2015
Rated by samparkique4 from England
4.35/5 rDev +26.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.35/5 rDev +26.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
tropical roasted papaya note
crisp
Jan 20, 2015crisp
Rated by Andrewziggy from Australia
2.46/5 rDev -28.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
2.46/5 rDev -28.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Citrus yeah that craft beer taste
Dec 29, 2014
Reviewed by SmashPants from Australia
3.02/5 rDev -12%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
3.02/5 rDev -12%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Format: standard 330mL brown bottle, pretty standard James Squire label.
Appearance: pours out a dark amber-gold colour with a finger of off-white head that drops away to a thin cap.
Aroma: a small amount of biscuit malts and citrus hops on the nose. Not very powerful.
Taste: more weak biscuit malts and citrus with a heavy fug over the top from either odd spices or yeast. Not the best Squire beer.
Aftertaste: the flavours follow through here, still a bit awkward.
Mouth feel: fairly light in body with a moderate carbonation.
Overall: an okay beer but certainly not the best from the James Squire line-up. I'll spend the extra $5 for a case of the others.
Dec 28, 2014Appearance: pours out a dark amber-gold colour with a finger of off-white head that drops away to a thin cap.
Aroma: a small amount of biscuit malts and citrus hops on the nose. Not very powerful.
Taste: more weak biscuit malts and citrus with a heavy fug over the top from either odd spices or yeast. Not the best Squire beer.
Aftertaste: the flavours follow through here, still a bit awkward.
Mouth feel: fairly light in body with a moderate carbonation.
Overall: an okay beer but certainly not the best from the James Squire line-up. I'll spend the extra $5 for a case of the others.
Reviewed by drpimento from Wisconsin
3.07/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
3.07/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Bottles don't seem to be too friendly to the JS beers, at least here at this hotel. This one is the best of three so far. Poured at a good temperature with a nice, foamy, thick, short lived, cream-colored head and a bit of lace. Aroma had hints of resin and citrus, malt. Flavor's like nose, tang is in front, followed by a bit o bitter and a tad o sweet. Body's a touch soft and not to the advantage. Finish has some medicinal flavs that last a bit.
Jan 21, 2014
James Squire The Chancer Golden Ale from Malt Shovel Brewery
Beer rating:
79 out of
100 with
107 ratings
We love reviews (150 characters or more)! Check out: How to Review a Beer. You don't need to get fancy. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Something that backs up your rating and helps others. Thanks!