Pale American Ale
Hale's Ales Brewery & Pub
- From:
- Hale's Ales Brewery & Pub
- Washington, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
- ABV:
- 4.7%
- Score:
- 81
- Avg:
- 3.57 | pDev: 12.32%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 65
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Nov 21, 2021
- Added:
- Mar 29, 2002
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 7
SCORE
81
Good
81
Good
Formerly Hale's Pale Ale
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Reviewed by Vetbidder from Pennsylvania
3.69/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.69/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
An easy to drink very fleeting g flavored version of there IPA. Nothing exciting here yet nothing offensive either. Beautiful views on the coast of the Olympic Peninsula while trying this brew on Wash State.
Jul 18, 2018
Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont
3.49/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.49/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This was poured into a pint glass. The appearance was a hazy orange color with a light carbonation to be seen rising to fill a rapidly dieing one finger white foamy head. Light lacing started to cling and then slid. The smell had a decent sweet caramel maltiness running along into a light citrus blend. The taste was a combined sweet caramel and citrus aspect to it. A light citrus aftertaste leads to a semi-dry finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fairly decent sessionability about it. It was nicely carbonated. Overall, I say this was a pretty good APA that I could have again.
Jun 26, 2017
Reviewed by FreshYeti from Washington
3.01/5 rDev -15.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.01/5 rDev -15.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Poured hard from bottle to glass in an attempt to coax head. It showed up thin and rocky, with large bubbles and some lacing.
Color is an opaque straw with less ruby or gold than other pale ales, becoming translucent as the glass empties.
Smell is pretty much spot on for the style. Northwest hops, grapefruit, and a mossiness that I associate with homebrews.
Flavor is a bit underpowered in terms of malt, the alcohol warmth is present. Hops notes are okay but just a bit funky - a tad sour. I expect a Seattle pale ale to be defined by a powerful symphony of citrus and pine - I’m finding this to be on-style but a bit forgettable.
Jan 03, 2017Color is an opaque straw with less ruby or gold than other pale ales, becoming translucent as the glass empties.
Smell is pretty much spot on for the style. Northwest hops, grapefruit, and a mossiness that I associate with homebrews.
Flavor is a bit underpowered in terms of malt, the alcohol warmth is present. Hops notes are okay but just a bit funky - a tad sour. I expect a Seattle pale ale to be defined by a powerful symphony of citrus and pine - I’m finding this to be on-style but a bit forgettable.
Reviewed by gandres from Philippines
3.51/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.51/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12 ounce can poured to wine glass
light amber, hazy small light tan foam that slowly disappears and lingers
fragrant slightly hoppy hint of grains
medium bitterness
ok finish, bitter aftertaste lingers
very good beer-pale ale, can be repeat, look forward to, excellent value
drank: 11/4/2016 6:32 PM
Nov 05, 2016light amber, hazy small light tan foam that slowly disappears and lingers
fragrant slightly hoppy hint of grains
medium bitterness
ok finish, bitter aftertaste lingers
very good beer-pale ale, can be repeat, look forward to, excellent value
drank: 11/4/2016 6:32 PM
Reviewed by hreb from Washington
3.72/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.72/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
"Since 1983" 12oz can served in pint glass. Beer pours very pale orange, bordering on amber, with a bit of cloudyness and a larger than average white head. Mild citrus fruit aroma. Nutty barley flavor, bitterness perfectly complemented by American hops. Overall flavor profile is citrusy: orange, tangerines. Clean finish with just a bit of residual bitterness. Lacing is substantial too, surprising for a 4.7% ABV pale ale. Carbonation is kept well in check, making for a pretty sessionable APA.
Aug 14, 2016
Reviewed by jwc215 from Arizona
3.82/5 rDev +7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.82/5 rDev +7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12 oz. can:
Pours golden amber with a lasting thin white head. Thin rings of lacing stick.
The smell is of light citrus - hint of pine/resin/floral notes.
The taste is of citrus with pine, some floral notes. Malt sweetness keeps it balanced until the dry, floral finish.
It is smooth. Lighter side of medium body. Refreshing.
An easy-drinking, balanced, traditional APA.
May 16, 2016Pours golden amber with a lasting thin white head. Thin rings of lacing stick.
The smell is of light citrus - hint of pine/resin/floral notes.
The taste is of citrus with pine, some floral notes. Malt sweetness keeps it balanced until the dry, floral finish.
It is smooth. Lighter side of medium body. Refreshing.
An easy-drinking, balanced, traditional APA.
Reviewed by bsonk from Oregon
4.5/5 rDev +26.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +26.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Hale’s Ales Pale Ale
A: Classic liquid bread. Pours red-amber with a little stripe of white bubbles on top.
S: yeasty and bready with a floral honeysuckle-like hop bouquet
T: delightful but simple. Well balanced bready malt, a little sweet, complemented by some slightly herbal lupulin hops. Would go well with olive oil and bruschetta.
M: really nice. Bubbly and a little bitterness lingering, a refreshing feel.
O: I’m glad I picked this up. A great example of a (non IPA) pale ale done right. Could be more complex but its simplicity is good right now. Has a lot of “ale"s in the name. 4.55/5.
Nov 03, 2015A: Classic liquid bread. Pours red-amber with a little stripe of white bubbles on top.
S: yeasty and bready with a floral honeysuckle-like hop bouquet
T: delightful but simple. Well balanced bready malt, a little sweet, complemented by some slightly herbal lupulin hops. Would go well with olive oil and bruschetta.
M: really nice. Bubbly and a little bitterness lingering, a refreshing feel.
O: I’m glad I picked this up. A great example of a (non IPA) pale ale done right. Could be more complex but its simplicity is good right now. Has a lot of “ale"s in the name. 4.55/5.
Reviewed by baile208 from Michigan
3.27/5 rDev -8.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.27/5 rDev -8.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
This was a nice dark amber color and the smell was kind of indistinctive but did have some citrus. Tastewise, has a malty hint to it laced with cirtus and lemon. Smooth. Hint of caramels.
May 06, 2015
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