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Wild Salmon Organic Pale Ale
Olympia, Washington
BJCP Category: 10A American Pale Ale
Fish Brewing Company <visit site>
32
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[expand]Total Score: 32/50
Quite drinkable. The toasted malt is a very nice characteristic for an American Pale Ale but the hop aroma and flavor are under-assertive for the style. more >
[close]Total Score: 32/50
Aroma: Toasted malt aroma with floral and spicy hop character and noticeable alcohol. Fruity, pear-like esters. Hop aroma, although very pleasant, is understated for an American Pale Ale. (7/12)
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Appearance: Orangish-amber color, appropriate to style. Thin head with low retention but some lingering lace around the glass. Hazy, although not served cold. Light carbonation. (2/3)
Flavor: Toasted malt with hints of caramelization. Alcohol, although not strong, seems to stand out in the flavor profile. Balancing hop bitterness that’s moderately high. Dry finish. Spicy hop flavor is medium but not assertive. No diacetyl. Moderate fruity esters. Lingering bitterness and astringency in aftertaste. (13/20)
Mouthfeel: Soft, medium-light bodied beer that finishes with lingering bitterness and astringency. Alcohol isn’t warming even though it’s so much a part of the aroma and flavor profile. (4/5)
Overall Impression: Quite drinkable. The toasted malt is a very nice characteristic for an American Pale Ale but the hop aroma and flavor are under-assertive for the style. Hop bitterness is appropriate but additional finish hops, particularly American hops with some citrus notes, would be welcome. This beer may be organic, and particularly appreciated by those who care, but it doesn’t lend any special character to the beer; it is however enjoyed by those who just like good beer. It goes well with peanuts, chips and salsa while watching a ball game. (6/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 34/50
This beer fits well in the style guidelines for American Pale Ale, but leans to the lighter side, almost watered down. more >
[close]Total Score: 34/50
Aroma: Alcohol evident at first, caramel malt at low level, medium to low orange blossom hop aroma. Develops a bready character as the beer warms. Missing the citrus hop aroma I am more accustomed to finding in this style. (8/12)
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Appearance: Deep golden with slight haze. Fine white head dissipates quickly, but fine film of foam lingers to the end. (3/3)
Flavor: Bready malt with the same hint of caramel detected in the aroma. Hop character leans toward a lingering bitterness. Faint smoky character. Light, squeaky-clean flavor with some grassy notes as the beer warms. For my taste, I prefer a little more hop flavor and aroma from late additions. (12/20)
Mouthfeel: Spritzy carbonation, with light body. Alcoholic warmth accentuates a numbing sensation. Lingering hop bitterness. (4/5)
Overall Impression: This beer fits well in the style guidelines for American Pale Ale, but leans to the lighter side, almost watered down. Crisp and refreshing, better for a summer afternoon than mid-winter night. Would pair well with carnitas tacos or ceviche. (7/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 34/50
Nice beer with a good balance between malty sweetness and hop bitterness. Lacks the fresh hop character and crispness of the classic American pale ales. more >
[close]Total Score: 34/50
Aroma: Slight graininess, but caramel malt is evident with a pleasant fruitiness in the background. Northern Brewer hops come through with earthy, tobacco notes but Cascades are hidden. (8/12)
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Appearance: Light copper with a tightly formed head that lasts. Very slight haze could be chill haze. (2/3)
Flavor: Pleasant malt with toffee, caramel and biscuit notes. Hop flavor is on the light side, but there is a faint lemon character along with the earthy character. Hop bitterness takes a little time to develop, but evolves into a long finish that attenuates the malt nicely. Esters and ethanol add complexity as background components. (14/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium body—a little cloying for a pale ale. I would guess that the grain bill includes wheat malt. Slight astringency but not an issue for the overall impression. (4/5)
Overall Impression: Nice beer with a good balance between malty sweetness and hop bitterness. Lacks the fresh hop character and crispness of the classic American pale ales, but would score better as a California Common. Very well made technically. (6/10) -
[expand]Total Score: 28/50
Not a very good pale ale. Not as crisp, refreshing and clean as expected. Flavors are somewhat “muddy” and hard to distinguish. more >
[close]Total Score: 28/50
Aroma: Malty sweetness with a moderate amount of citrusy hops. Hops are fairly complex and have some grassy, earthy notes as well. No esters. Just a bit of alcohol. Hops seem muted in intensity for style. (7/12)
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Appearance: Appropriate golden-amber color. Large white head that settled slowly. Fairly clear but not brilliant (OK for style). (3/3)
Flavor: Muted flavors—some grainy malt with a sweet finish. Some muddy, indistinct malt flavors; earthy, woody and citrusy hops (again, not clean). Thick, heavy finish steps all over hop flavor. Some of the harsh, woody, piney flavors linger into the finish. No esters. “Heavy” malt finish tends to overwhelm the moderate hop bitterness. (9/20)
Mouthfeel: Medium-full body—fairly thick in the mouth. High carbonation provides fizzy, mouth-filling bubbles. Some hop-derived astringency. (3/5)
Overall Impression: Not a very good pale ale. Not as crisp, refreshing and clean as expected. Flavors are somewhat “muddy” and hard to distinguish. Lacks the clean and vibrant flavors of many of the better examples. Not sure if it’s the combination of ingredients, the freshness or just the brewing process, but the heavy and indistinct character of this beer makes it difficult to finish. (6/10)
