Rio Blanco Pale Ale
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Brewery: Real Ale Brewing Company
Alcohol By Volume: 5.30%
Beer Style: American Pale Ale
Availability: Year Round
Average of 1 rating: 2.5 stars.
Description:
Deep golden and malty, with a spicy hop flavor and well balanced hop bitterness, Rio Blanco is a uniquely Texan interpretation of an English-style pale ale. Czech Saaz hops provide a crisp finish and delicate aroma.
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Appearance - 3.5
Pours a small white head that receds after a few momments leaving a small ring of lace. The beer is a clear golden staw color with lots of carbonation bubbles present.
Aroma - 2.5
The aroma is fairly underwhelming. There is a light fruitiness combined with an earty grassiness from the Saaz hops.
Mouthfeel - 3.0
Light in body with sharp, active carbonation that tingles the tounge.
Taste - 2.5
It starts out with some light fruity esters similar to an English mild, and then there is an abrupt change as the Zaaz hops kick in providing a very earthy bitter hop flavor. It makes this beer taste more like a Czech Pilsner than a pale ale.
Overall - 2.5
The combination of mild and pilsner qualities, while great on their own, doesn't mesh well. It's light, yet somewhat harsh in the flavor. I wouldn't try this one again.
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