French Oak Pale Ale
Deschutes Brewery

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From:
Deschutes Brewery
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.11 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 05, 2006
Added:
Jul 05, 2006
Wants:
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Gots:
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Reviewed by msubulldog25 from Oregon

4.11/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On-tap (1/2 pint) at the pub, a special tap handle above the bar. Menu states this is the Mirror Pond Pale Ale aged in French Oak barrels for 6 weeks.

A: Robust ruby copper color with a minimal white head and thin lacing. Somewhat darker than the regular Mirror Pond.

S: Strong hop smell of citrus zest. Some caramel malt, but not really the oaky notes I expected.

T: The slightly woody flavor of oak is notable in the taste. Mellowed hops with a nice malt sweetness. Flavors seem more intense compared to regular MP.

M: A good lingering tang fro the bittering hops. Medium body with a viscous, slightly thick mouthfeel. Interesting.

D: An enjoyable beer & well worth a try. Seemed a little to heavily carbonated & thick, not as crisp/clean as I expected. A good experiment to age in oak; a discernable difference in flavor & texture results.
Jul 05, 2006