Beer: Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Brewery: Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon
ABV: 5%
Style: Pale Ale
Sample Medium: Bottle
Size:12 oz
Impression: This is a straight forward expression of the pale ale style. Mirror Pond is light and smooth without compromising a rich body or satisfying flavor. This ale pours up a lush creamy head. Unfortunately the head didn't last long, but the beautiful orange-yellow color more than made up for that. By far my favorite aspect of this ale is an elegant hopping that provides a crisp clean finish. The construction is just so perfectly balanced that each swig really satisfies and makes you want another sip. To be fair I must admit that I am a bit of a Deschutes fan boy but, then again their style of brewing matches my tastes. At the end of the day that is what every beer enthusiast is looking for, a brewer making beer you like to drink. Overall I rate Mirror Pond in the top 1/3rd of beers. It isn't going to blow your socks of or surprise you. It will however, consistently provide you delightful hopping and satisfying refreshment.
Brewery: Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon
ABV: 5%
Style: Pale Ale
Sample Medium: Bottle
Size:12 oz
Impression: This is a straight forward expression of the pale ale style. Mirror Pond is light and smooth without compromising a rich body or satisfying flavor. This ale pours up a lush creamy head. Unfortunately the head didn't last long, but the beautiful orange-yellow color more than made up for that. By far my favorite aspect of this ale is an elegant hopping that provides a crisp clean finish. The construction is just so perfectly balanced that each swig really satisfies and makes you want another sip. To be fair I must admit that I am a bit of a Deschutes fan boy but, then again their style of brewing matches my tastes. At the end of the day that is what every beer enthusiast is looking for, a brewer making beer you like to drink. Overall I rate Mirror Pond in the top 1/3rd of beers. It isn't going to blow your socks of or surprise you. It will however, consistently provide you delightful hopping and satisfying refreshment.
1 comment:
This is a staple for me. One of the best values in a 12 pack. I like most of the Deschutes beers, including their IPA, but Mirror Pond is the all rounder.
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