= Brewpub94 Blonde on Blonde Pale Ale, City Steam Brewery Café (CT). 6% ABV (3/13)
Pretty golden amber color. Aromas of pepper bread with dried stone fruits and tangerine. Supple and frothy with a dryish medium body and a salty baguette, citrus cream and pine sap-accented finish. A hoppy, zesty pale ale that will be great with spicy foods; try with chili.
93 Hop Pursuit, Full Sail Brewing Co. (OR). 6% ABV (6/11)
Slightly hazy amber color. Aromas of roasted grain, praline and dried citrus with a supple dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tangy citrus marmalade and grassy earth finish. Delicious.
92 Stone Pale Ale, Stone Brewing Co. (CA). 5.4% ABV (3/13)
Hazy copper color. Aroma of grainy honeyed toast with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tangy, dried citrus, grass and lightly piney hop finish. Well balanced and true to style.
91 Juniper Pale Ale, Rogue Ales (OR). 5.2% ABV (3/13)
Aromas of toasty egg washed brioche, dried citrus and piney herbs with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tangy pear, melon, peppercorn, and citrus custard like finish. Flavorful and well balanced.
91 Tipperary Pale Ale, Moylan’s Brewing Co. (CA). 5% ABV (3/11)
Bright amber color. Aromas of peach pie, honeyed grapefruit zest, zucchini bread and pine needle with a creamy, crisp dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with graham cracker smore, grilled yellow pepper and peppery radish and onion sprout-like hops on the finish. A rich and delicious beer and quenches and satisfies.
91 Burning River Pale Ale, Great Lakes Brewing Co. (OH). 6% ABV (3/11)
Pale amber color. Aromas of nut butter and brittle, vegetable frittata and raisin scone with a round, supple dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a long, wonderful balanced roasted root vegetable, citrus compote and leafy greens finish. A great food beer.
91 SupaFly Rye Roasted Pale Ale, Blue Tractor Brewery (MI). 6.5% ABV (7/12) 
Cola brown color. Mustard, pumpernickel rye, root vegetable, tomato and piney hop aromas and flavors with a nicely meshed, supple medium body and a vanilla, roasted nuts, chocolate wafer and lingering peppery hop finish. Nice interplay of rye and hops.
90 Pale Ale, Full Sail Brewing Co. (OR). 5.4% ABV (3/12)
Pretty pale amber color. Fresh bread crust and light citrus aromas with a crisp, frothy, dry-yet fruity medium body and a wonderfully balanced malt and citrusy hop finish. Excellent.
90 Pale Ale, Blue Point Brewing Co. (NY). 5% ABV (3/12)
Aromas of buttered toast, citrus jam and cashew brittle with a crisp, frothy dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tangy, nicely astringent grassy hop finish.
90 Bear Ass Pale Ale, Elevator Brewing Co. (OH). 5.2% ABV (2/13)
Aromas of grilled grapefruits and peaches and honeycomb with a bold, fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a slightly strident pine cleanser, peach sorbet, honeyed carrot and pithy citrus rind finish. Could use more malt to balance hops.
89 Impeller Pale Ale, Hop Valley Brewing Co. (OR). 5.8% ABV (4/11)
Slightly hazy amber color. Aromas of buttery peach danish, lemon curd and mint with a supple, dryish medium body and a smooth, roasted nut and peppery arugula finish. Very nice and food friendly.
89 Chatoe Rogue OREgasmic Ale, Rogue Ales (OR). 5% ABV (6/11)
Lightly hazy amber color. Rich toasted cranberry-orange bread and caramelized nut aromas with a frothy dryish medium-to-full body and a very crisp an astringent, kumquat custard and dandelion greens-driven finish. An explosively vibrant pale ale.
89 LA 31 Bière Pale, Bayou Teche Brewing (LA). 5.74% ABV (6/11)
Aromas of grainy corn flour, nut brittle, lettuce and roasted turnips are interestingly taco-like with a round dryish medium-to-full body body and crisp, okra and grassy hop bite.
89 He’Brew Genesis Dry Hopped Session Ale, Shmaltz Brewing Co. (NY). 5.7% ABV (3/12)
Grapefruit, custard and praline with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a lightly vegetal and grassy hop finish.
89 MOA Pale Ale, MOA Brewing Co. (New Zealand). 5.5% ABV (7/12)
Beautiful sunset orange color. Zesty hoppy aromas and flavors suggest caramel orange cake, lemon pepper and pine with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a lightly phenolic, charred nut, melted wax, peach custard and pine needle nuanced finish.
89 Dale’s Pale Ale, Oskar Blues Brewery (CO). 6.5% ABV (3/13)
Bright amber color. Dense aromas of caramel, dried citrus and pine blossom with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a melon, grainy dough, nut and peppery citrus and arugula-like hop finish. A really nice and fresh, hoppy pale ale.
88 Wyld Organic Extra Pale Ale, Uinta Brewing Co. (UT). 4% ABV (9/10)
Golden amber color. Aromas of grapefruit marmalade on toasted raisin bread. Round and buoyant with a dryish light-to-medium body. Crisp lively grassy earth and grain-accented finish with good astringency. A nice, easy-drinking lighter styled American pale ale.
88 Pale Ale, Walker Brown (USA). 5.3% ABV (3/11)
Amber color. Aromas of buttery praline cookie and honeyed peach tart with a silky, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a frothy, lemon chiffon and grassy, leafy green hop finish. A nice quaffable brew.
88 Wild Salmon Organic Pale Ale, Fish Brewing Co. (WA). 5.5% ABV (6/11)
Aromas of apricot and pineapple jam on toast with a silky dryish medium body and a crisp, jicama, nut and earth finish.
88 Chi-Town Pier Pale Ale, Chicago Beer Co. (IL). 5.5% ABV (10/12)
Bright golden color. Pleasant aromas of toasted fruit custard pastry, leafy hops and delicately spicy white chocolate with a supple fruity-yet-dry light-to-medium body and a crisp, delicately balanced finish. A tasty session beer.
88 Piper’s Pale Ale, Vancouver Island Brewery (Canada). 5% ABV (3/13)
Pale copper color. Aromas of salty pretzel bread, dried citrus and spiced cocoa with a supple, dryish medium body and a lettuce greens, sourdough toast, grain and cashew brittle-accented finish. More of a British-style pale ale and quite sessionable and refreshing.
88 Lancaster Pale Ale, Lancaster Brewing Co. (PA). 5.5% ABV (3/13)
Pale amber color. Aromas and flavors of peach and mango jams on toast with a supple, fruity-yet-dry medium body and a tangy, watercress, citrus custard and sprouts-like finish. A fun fruity pale ale that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
88 Point Cascade Pale Ale, Stevens Point Brewery (WI). 5.5% ABV (3/13)
Aromas of lemon poppy seed muffin and orange bread with a supple, dryish medium body and a tangy, grassy and citrus laden hop finish. A very nicely balanced all-purpose pale ale.
88 Pale Ale, Caldera Brewing Co. (OR). 5.5% ABV (3/13)
Bright golden amber color. Aromas of salt buttered toast, dried pears and oranges and subtle baking spices with a crisp, dryish medium body and a lively grassy, lemon, peppery, leafy greens-like hop finish. Tasty.
87 Wet Hop Ale, Rogue Ales (OR). 6% ABV (3/13)
Copper amber color. Aromas of fresh pine sap and sliced grapefruit with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a zesty and astringent Key lime custard, nut, and peppered kale-like hop finish. A nice fresh hop ale.
87 Pale Ale, Tap Room 21 (USA). 5.3% ABV (3/11)
Bright amber color. Aromas of peach cobbler and buttery praline with a supple, silky dry-yet-fruity medium and a lemon pepper, root vegetable and escarole-accented finish. A nice quaffer.
87 Grizzly Peak Pale Ale, Grizzly Peak Brewing Co. (MI). 5.2% ABV (4/11)
Bright amber color. Aromas of buttery praline, dates, creamy lemon curd and dusty pine with a supple, finely carbonated dry-yet-fruity medium body with a sautéed mustard green and parsnip finish and baked citrus and peppered arugula-like hops. A savory food beer; try with meatloaf.
87 U.S. Pale Ale, Capital Brewery (WI). 4.9% ABV (3/13)
Aromas of citrus marmalade on nut toast and latte with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a lively, well balanced peppery hop finish. Very clean and precise and quite quaffable in a more European vein.
86 Triple Jump Pale Ale, Track Town (OR). 5.4% ABV (3/13)
Deep amber color. Aromas and flavors of sourdough toast and candied dried citrus with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a crisp, lightly piney hop and nut finish. A nice snappy, hoppy pale ale with good balance.
86 Pale Ale, Roscoe’s Hop House (USA). 5.3% ABV (3/11)
Bright amber color. Peach cobbler and orange marmalade aromas and flavors with a silky dryish medium body and a coconut custard, parsnip and arugula-like finish.
86 28 Pale Ale, Burleigh Brewing Co. (Australia). 4.8% ABV (3/11)
Aromas of crusty orange and peach pastry breads and grapefruit-lemon pudding with a round, gentle dry-yet-fruity medium body and a honeyed dried fruit, warm tapioca and watercress-like hop finish.
86 Steelhead Extra Pale Ale, Mad River Brewing Co. (CA). 5.6% ABV (3/11)
Old gold color. Funky aromas of sweaty hard cheese rind, gym bag and crusty buttered baguette with a supple, dryish medium body and cheese crostini, lemon curd, water chestnut and kale-accented finish. An earthy, savory food beer.
86 Downstate Pale Ale, Destihl Restaurant & Brew Works (IL). 5.8% ABV (5/11)
Pale amber color. Aromas of hoppy, fruity Brach’s toffee, lemon curd on rye, peppercorns and pickled beets with a crisp, dryish medium-to-full body and toasty polenta, char-grilled citrus and root vegetables and peppery radicchio finish. A nice savory pale ale; serve with sausages.
86 Pale Ale, Wingwalker (USA). 5.3% ABV (2/12)
Aromas of honeyed biscuit, dried flower and nectarine with a soft, dryish light-to-medium body and a crisp, fruit and peppered watercress-like hop finish. A solid quaffer.
86 Pale Ale, Tap Room 21 (USA). 5.3% ABV (2/12)
Golden amber color. Aromas of apple butter and floury scone with a hint of root beer. Crisp and soft with a dryish light-to-medium body and a foamy sprouts, mint and grass-accented finish.
86 Pale Ale, Barrel Trolley (USA). 5.3% ABV (2/12)
Pale amber color. Aromas of dried fruits and lemon muffin with a supple, dryish medium body and a crisp, frothy pistachio and sprouts-like hop finish. Nicely balanced and flavorful.
86 Green Line Pale Ale, Goose Island Beer Co. (IL). 5% ABV (3/12)
Buttered toast, praline and edamame aromas with a crisp, dryish medium body and a lightly vegetal, grassy hop and honey-driven finish.
86 Pale Ale, Double Take (USA). 5.3% ABV (3/13)
Golden amber color. Aromas of banana cake and pineapple pastry with a supple, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a grainy, honeyed citrus, alfalfa sprouts and chestnut-accented finish. A decent quaffer.
86 “The Public” Pale Ale, DC Brau Brewing Co. (DC). 6% ABV (3/13)
Pale copper color. Vibrantly hoppy aromas of citrus peels, pine needle and slightly sourish succotash with a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and apricot jam, medicinal bark and grassy hop-driven finish. A big bold and earth and citrus hop affair for hopheads.
85 Pale Ale, Wingwalker (USA). 5.3% ABV (3/11)
Pale amber color. Aromas and flavors of praline, lemon curd and toasted bread with a crisp entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body and a soft grassy hop-accented finish. Pleasant.
85 Essential Pale Ale, Port City Brewing Co. (VA). 5.5% ABV (3/13)
Lightly hazy deep gold color. Aromas of buttered toast, candied clementine and creamed corn with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a coconut cream and grain finish with a dash of peppery leafy hops. A nice fruity session ale.
85 Rough Rider Pale Ale, High Noon Saloon & Brewery (KS). 5.3% ABV (2/13)
Aromas of buttery brioche and delicate fruit preserves with a fruity-yet-dry medium body and a grilled root vegetable and peppered watercress-like hop finish. A nicely tame pale ale that will be great with pub grub.
84 Stegmaier Pale Ale, The Lion Brewery (PA). 4.3% ABV (3/11)
Golden amber color. Bright aromas of orange and apricot marmalades on a buttery cinnamon roll with a crisp, frothy dry-yet-fruity medium body and a peach cream cheese pastry, sautéed squash and peppery broccoli rabe-like hop finish.
84 Pale Ale, Cable Car (USA). 5.3% ABV (2/12)
Bright amber color. Aromas of parmesan herb muffin, praline and honeyed dried fruit with a supple fruity-yet-dry banana taffy wrapper, nutskin and wafer-accented finish with light grassy, peppery hops.
84 Hopyard Pale Ale, Garrison Brewing Co. (Canada). 5.3% ABV (2/12)
Bright pale amber color. Bold aromas of dried peaches, bread crust and delicate herbal hops with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a spiced apple, pear and roasted nut-accented finish with firm grassy, rapini-like hops. Nice balance and snap.
84 Connecticut Pale Ale, Southport Brewing Co. (CT). 5.5% ABV (3/13)
Aromas of toasted nuts, tahini and edamame with a supple, dry medium body and a tangy, very grain-driven finish with leafy greens-like hops and earth in support. A nice pale ale for the table.
83 Pagosa Pale Ale, Pagosa Brewing Co. (CO). 5.2% ABV (2/12)
Hazy golden amber color. Toasty malt and citrusy hop aromas with a foamy lightly sour and grainy medium body and a pine, buttered bread and grapefuity hop finish.
