Spring Fling
Blue Point Brewing Company

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From:
Blue Point Brewing Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
6%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.53 | pDev: 12.18%
Reviews:
119
Ratings:
315
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 30, 2019
Added:
Mar 25, 2007
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  54
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Ratings by Slatetank:
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Reviewed by Slatetank from Pennsylvania

4.3/5  rDev +21.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
I picked this up at Wegman's in Mechanicsburg in the mix-a-six area, poured chilled from the 12oz into my dfh shaped pint.

The color is as the label indicated a very clear copper, with an ample cap of cream -rocky and over three fingers from a vigorous pour. The bead is fine and carbonation rises visibly at a semi-fast pace indicating a well carbonated brew. The retention and lacing are both good. The aroma is of slight citrus scented hops with a sturdy malt backing -mild toasted and caramel notes with a gentle sweetness and light spice.

The flavor is very fresh and balanced with the hop flavor giving a vibrant effect of citrus up front with some general fruity elements which could be contributed by the yeast. The taste is very well integrated with the malt giving a subtle toasted character, yet not too dry with just enough caramel to accent and yet the beer is quenching with a semi-dry finish. I was very pleased to be able to try this fine Pale from Blue point. I would not hesitate to share it as it is a good example of the style.
Mar 15, 2011
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by mothmanscott from Georgia

3.73/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear pale amber producing 3 fingers of off-white, frothy somewhat lasting head that leaves a thick ring with strings of lace. Aroma is biscuit, mildly toasted white bread with hints of butter, nuts, caramel, fruit, floral and grass. Taste is similar to the nose but sweeter with much more hop character than expected from the nose: honey and brown sugar joins the caramel on the sweet side with floral/herbal, citrus and resinous hops in the bitterness profile. Finishes a little dry, peppery and bittersweet which develops into a leafy, dark tea like bitterness in the aftertaste. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, silky, smooth and a little chewy with a moderate to high carbonation bite.
Oct 30, 2019
 
Rated: 3.17 by cliff1066 from Virginia

Feb 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.33 by Samputnam14 from South Carolina

Dec 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.62 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Oct 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by IckyT2012 from Florida

Sep 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Josbor11 from Ohio

Aug 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.62 by bpkrippner from Missouri

Jun 26, 2016
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Reviewed by Jerseyislandbeer from Jersey

3.78/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
330ml bottle brought back from New York City with a ABV of 5.2%. Pours a reddish brown colour with a beige head. Aromas of caramel, earth & malt. Tastes of caramel, orange peel, biscuit, pine & earth with a aftertaste that is medium malty caramel bitterness.
Jun 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4.2 by jlrejenkins from Ohio

May 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by nebula1999 from Connecticut

May 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by 22Blue from Kansas

May 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Whiskeydeez from Kansas

May 23, 2016
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Reviewed by HiWire from Florida

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Pours a clear copper with 1/2 finger head with decent retention. Smells mildy hoppy and malty. Tastes earthy, malty, and bitter. Good mouthfeel. Feels bland overall.
May 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.73 by Maryobeerian from Illinois

May 12, 2016
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Reviewed by Brom732 from North Carolina

4.37/5  rDev +23.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Look- The ale poured an awesome darker red brown copper with no haze detectable. Looked like a great copper/amber ale.
Smell- Like they said, it is a hoppy copper ale, so nothing too suprising; you get a deep smell of malts and that hint of citrus hops at the end.
Taste- has a bit of that biscut character supplimented with sweet malt flavor. The hops taste of a subdued citrus and leaving just a hint of bitterness in your mouth. As it got warmer a hint of spicyness came out at the end.
Feel- It feels like a medium bodied and medium carbonated ale. very nice, not too thin not too thick.

Overall- This was a great buy, would easliy drink this ale any day. The hoppy flavor of this ale makes it stand out against other copper ales that I have had before. I have been on a IPA binge lately and this ale really hit the spot with it's sweet malt character and slight bitter bite of hops at the end.
May 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.8 by BidYouABrew from Washington

May 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.73 by Mwalkey01

Apr 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by GearHaiku from New York

Apr 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by ummswimmin from New Jersey

Apr 14, 2016
Spring Fling from Blue Point Brewing Company
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 315 ratings