Just popped my ZD cherry...

Because FFF calls it a pale ale:

http://www.3floyds.com/our-beers-2/

 

Don't worry about what it is called. Just enjoy it.
The question I had after trying my first ZD, "When can I have my second ZD?"

 

Had my first ZD last night also(thanks SammyJaxxxx). Enjoyed it very much and thought it was an IPA so this is news to me. I may have enjoyed it even more if it wasn't so overhyped as it seems its getting harder and harder for most of the "world class" rated beers to blow me away, but it was very good and I would buy on a regular basis if it was available near me.

 

Glad you enjoyed it!!!!
Thabks again for the Jai Alai!!! It was terrific!!!!

 

that's not why it's classified a pale ale on beer advocate. it's entirely subjective as to who makes the original review, or as the bro's see fit. how the brewery classifies it seems to be irrelevant here. you don't see categories for white ipa's, black ipa's or, imperial pale lagers. they're just lumped into a category that is already listed that seems to fit best. seems a bit inhibiting if you ask me. who really is the style czar?

 

Interesting. Can you give me an example of a beer that is rated one style by the brewery and a different style here on BA? I always thought it was based on the brewery classification.

 

Because the line is kind of subjective

 

jack's abby - hoponius Union is termed an "IPL" from the brewery, but is listed as a "dortmunder/export lager" on ba.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/26520/71820

the majority of, if not all black ipa's are listed as "american black ales" and almost all white ipa's are listed at "belgian ipa's" which isn't necessarily correct.

i think regardless of color, yeast, etc., if it's a hop forward beer, it should probably be listed as an ipa. black ipa, white ipa, pink-eye-pa..who gives a s#$&?

 

From what I've gathered, I think its because the malt bill stands up to the hop profile, as opposed to being overshadowed by it like in IPA's.

 

what you said. red tape.

 

Only about a dozen cases. It is quite malty, as is Alpha King.

 

You need to chill son. The first reviewer could have called it a stout if he wanted; somebody would eventually submit a correction, cite a reason (in this case brewer's description) and it would be changed. Happens all the time. Mods don't go about adding details for beers.

In summary, chill out. It's no big deal.

Edit: Would like to add that it's laziness on the original reviewer's part to not check the brewer's webpage or release announcement for details.

 

I guess after your palate has been scorched by enough FFF's beers, their heavy malt bill becomes much more obvious The hops can fade pretty quickly on their beers, leaving plenty of time to become acquainted with the sweeter side of their beers.

 

because its just dry-hopped. And it wont be same ever again with any other beer. I compare every pale to ZA, and every PA loses.