Saranac Pale Pale Ale
Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery

Saranac Pale Pale AleSaranac Pale Pale Ale
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From:
Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery
 
New York, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
4.7%
Score:
78
Avg:
3.41 | pDev: 14.08%
Reviews:
102
Ratings:
179
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 13, 2016
Added:
Mar 18, 2009
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by squirrelpirate:
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Reviewed by squirrelpirate from Maryland

3.9/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Saranac Pale Pale Ale pours a slightly cloudy golden hue with a small head that quickly vanishes and leaving a thin, bubbly lace.

The aroma consists of spicy and citrus qualities from the Centennial hops with certain grassy and light malt qualities.

Hop bitterness shines with little competition from the nutty malt sweetness. A slightly bitter finish with a light astringency and moderate mouthfeel and carbonation.

I love the Maris Otter malt in this beer, and it's not as extensively hopped as some pale ales I've tried. Could be a session beer, but not the most easy drinking.
Aug 08, 2009
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

2.6/5  rDev -23.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Good appearance of amber liquid, 1/2" white head, substandard retention. Aroma was not hoppy, just had an almost oxidized like cardboard malt aroma.

Again, more cardboard as the dominant flavor. Almost Sorachi like lemon notes. Even though the grain and cardboard aspect dominates, it still comes off as a thin body. Expensive for what it is, I can see why this is retired now, it wasn't doing anything ingredient wise. Malt and hops weren't providing good flavors. Neutral ale yeast and water was all you were left with.
Apr 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.71 by AMCimpi from New York

Jan 26, 2016
 
Rated: 2.81 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Nov 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by mmmbeerNY from New York

May 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.03 by Damian74 from South Carolina

Jan 26, 2015
 
Rated: 2.75 by jzlyo from Iowa

Dec 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Electros from Canada (ON)

Dec 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.12 by Jeff_Winger from New York

Dec 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Alemmon3 from North Carolina

Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Manbear from New York

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by david18 from New York

Nov 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by digitalflood from New York

Nov 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by bundy462 from Texas

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Nichols33 from Massachusetts

Sep 09, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by beerhast from Indiana

Sep 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Liverocks from Delaware

Aug 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by HRamz3 from Pitcairn

Jul 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by 322wingedfoot from Pennsylvania

Jul 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by rodlavers from Maryland

Jun 21, 2014
Saranac Pale Pale Ale from Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 179 ratings