beer_name: Old Court Ale
text: Thanks to mdaschaf for this. I've never heard of these guys before. Interesting, albeit odd, aluminum bottle, 651ml. What?! The bottle art/graphic looks nice, but there was no indication of what the beer actually was. I was thinking it was maybe an old ale or something. Too bad... Looks really nice, super clear, near ruby colored. A tall white head, good retention, and nice lacing. Just not quite appropriate in color for an American Pale. Smells pretty weak. Grainy malts and earthy hops. The flavor had me guessing this was an English Pale Ale, which it fits rather well. As an American Pale this just doesn't add up for me. Too much malt and no true hop flavor, only a mild bitterness. Lots of doughoness as well. Pretty smooth with very soft carbonation. Overall not bad, but I felt rather disappointed with this beer.