Emancipation Pale Ale
Free State Brewing Co.

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From:
Free State Brewing Co.
 
Kansas, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
4.36 | pDev: 6.42%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 19, 2009
Added:
Mar 01, 2005
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Another twist on the American pale ale style. This is a deep amber ale that uses pale and dark crystal malts. It is generously hopped with Centennial and Chinook hops in the kettle, Cascade in the hop jack and finally, a healthy dose of pungent Columbus for dry-hopping. The result is a very American hop flavor and aroma seated into a rich malt background. The body is medium and hop flavor intense. (O.G. - 14.25P/1057. Hops - 52 IBUs.)
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

4.07/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A - Poured a somewhat, cloudy, copper color with ruby highlights. It had a one-finger, white, foamy head that left behind some nice rings of lace.

S - It smelled of grasses, orange peel and caramel malts. A really nice balance nose that you'd expect from an APA.

T - Nice sweet caramel malts, with a slight nutty flavor. A smooth citrus, hop kick adds just a touch of bitterness.

M - It was crisp and sharp. A light to medium bodied beer with a smooth finish.

D - This is a good APA. I was glad to see it on the menu last night.
Jan 19, 2009
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Reviewed by dreadnatty08 from District of Columbia

4.64/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
This beer just came out this week and I was happy to try something different from their stouts. A light chestnut color with great retention on head. The aroma is intoxicating. To me I get a ton of thyme, as well as just a general herbaliness. Flavor is not too hoppy, but well balanced with the malts. Again, that thyme flavor shows up and just makes it a quite enjoyable brew. Stop in and try a pint (catch it on Mondays for $1.75 deals!).
Feb 07, 2006