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Mass Transit Ale
Bristol Brewing Company
- From:
- Bristol Brewing Company
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Ale
- ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 77
- Avg:
- 3.3 | pDev: 13.94%
- Reviews:
- 41
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 30, 2019
- Added:
- Mar 04, 2002
- Wants:
- 6
- Gots:
- 16
"Based on the amber style, Mass Transit is a flavorful ale that goes down effortlessly. Crystal, Carapils, Victory and Vienna specialty malts give this ale its rich auburn color and mellow taste."
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Reviewed by Parmesan from Colorado
3.44/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.44/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
L: Light copper gold color with a small white head and no lacing.
S: Strong butterscotch aroma, some dark cherry, caramel, toffee.
T: Sweet butterscotch, some caramel toffee, dark cherry.
F: Medium body, smooth carbonation.
O: A solid amber ale.
May 20, 2018S: Strong butterscotch aroma, some dark cherry, caramel, toffee.
T: Sweet butterscotch, some caramel toffee, dark cherry.
F: Medium body, smooth carbonation.
O: A solid amber ale.
Reviewed by Wasatch from Colorado
4/5 rDev +21.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +21.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz. Bottle
Pours a slightly cloudy dark golden/reddish color, pretty nice carbonation, with a nice small thick/creamy off-white head, which leaves some sticky lacing behing. The nose is slightly hoppy, with some malt notes, nice little citrus going on. The taste is hoppy, kinda malty, kinda citrusy. Medium body, with a nice little dry/bitter finish. Overall, a tasty brew.
Apr 05, 2017Pours a slightly cloudy dark golden/reddish color, pretty nice carbonation, with a nice small thick/creamy off-white head, which leaves some sticky lacing behing. The nose is slightly hoppy, with some malt notes, nice little citrus going on. The taste is hoppy, kinda malty, kinda citrusy. Medium body, with a nice little dry/bitter finish. Overall, a tasty brew.
Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada
3.06/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.06/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Pretty reddish hues on this one. Almost a full inch of head on it. Aroma was that red malt thing. Not a big fan. Taste was one dimensional, under hopped, over carbonated. There isn't much here. I mean, fat tire has more heft in this style of beer. Great artwork. Good crossover beer I guess.
Dec 01, 2015Reviewed by raiderandbeerfan from Nevada
3.03/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.03/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Red color, white head around the 7/8" mark. Looks good, even if the lacing was scattershot.
Aroma was average red ale malt stuff. Hops absent.
Taste, lack of hops still evident. Pretty meh. Minimal bitterness. Caramel doesn't even jump at you. Effortless stuff, although if you're in the mood for adventure, this will disappoint.
Sep 25, 2015Aroma was average red ale malt stuff. Hops absent.
Taste, lack of hops still evident. Pretty meh. Minimal bitterness. Caramel doesn't even jump at you. Effortless stuff, although if you're in the mood for adventure, this will disappoint.
Reviewed by GRG1313 from California
2.53/5 rDev -23.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
2.53/5 rDev -23.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Light to Medium yellow with an amazingly fast fading head. Head goes to nothing and looks like your drinking yellow water. Very clear, however. No discernable smell and a weak non distinct flavor profile - having nothing to do with an amber or red ale. Not worth a return visit for me.
Jul 08, 2015
Mass Transit Ale from Bristol Brewing Company
Beer rating:
77 out of
100 with
103 ratings
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