Cooperstown Nine Man

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

(BOTTLE) Presentation: It was poured from a brown 12oz into a pint glass. There is no noticeable born on or freshness date on the bottle. Appearance: It has a nice clear amber color body with some visible carbonation in it. The pour produced a small, one finger thick, light tan head which quickly settles down to just a thin ring of lace with a thin island of tine bubbles in the middle. The lacing on the glass minimal and slick. Smell: The aroma has alight nose with hints of pale malt and light citrus like hops. Taste/Palate: Overall it has a light summery body. Its base has light grain and pale maltiness with an almost sour dough bread like character. A very light touch of butterscotch like diacetyl is also detected. Hop flavor add a light touch of citrus and light grassy notes as well as light bitterness. The finish is light, balanced and clean. Its light body is simple, thin textured and refreshing. Notes: This was an easy drinking and refreshing simple summery beer. This beer is also much better on tap then in the bottle!!! (TAP) Presentation: It was poured from a tap at the brewery into a small plastic tasting glass. This was part of the breweries tasting. I think it was two or three dollars to sample each of there seven beers. Appearance: It is hard to say from the sample size but I would say that it would be very similar to the bottled version. Smell: Here is where I started to notice some difference. The malt is still pale and light but the hops are fresher, brighter and bring more citrus notes to the nose. Taste/Palate: Like the aroma, the hop flavor is fresher and more vibrant. The light pale maltiness is cleaner as well and I didn’t notice any diacetyl notes. It is still light and fairly clean on the finish with just a little more citrus hop character. This is very refreshing, light bodied and easy drinking. Notes: This is the way to drink a Nine Man!!! On Tap!!!

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

Hey, I liked this one! Beer poured with huge head and fantastic lacing. Golden brown color rounded out a fine appearance. Not much going on aroma-wise. Flavor was malty, but as Vac noted, a bitterness from the malt...maybe a touch of caramel and some earthiness. Some hops present, but this doesn't seem like an American Pale Ale to me. Hops and malt taste more English. This is a drinkable beer that I wouldn't mind coming back to anytime. Not fancy, but well done!

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

1st time i ever had this was at the brewery fresh from da tap. It was thier new brew then and i was impressed with this very nice Ale. I was told by thier head brewer at the time (owners son....no gone) that it was intended to be a summer ale for those hot days. and I must say that it very drinkable on hot summer days

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

Draft @ Brewery. Clear gold color with smallish thin head. Aroma was light toffee with a bit of caramel. Not much hop taste but more of a bitter lemon thing going on. Dull.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

Not bad at all, just unchallenging and a bit boring. Pours a bright golden color, with a nice long lasting head. Aroma is lightly sweet, a bit grainy, and a toffee and caramel aroma. Flavor is lightly citrussy and sweet, with earthy flavors and a nice crisp mild bitter finish. Finishes very dry and a bit hoppy, with an orange peel like bitterness. This golden ale had more character than most golden ales, which made it more enjoyable for me. Worth a try.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

Deep golden body with lots of effervesence, topped by a thick white sustaining head that leaves a good amount of lace. Slightly bitter malt aroma with hoppy accents and a touch of caramel. Bitter hoppy flavor with a little maltiness and some caramel notes. The finish is bitter and slightly hoppy. Light to medium bodied and slightly sodalike.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Nice coloring to the beer and the aroma was pretty good as well. I thought the flavor was good....not too strong and not weak either.

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

Tried one of thest tonight It has a white head that is lacy and stands up well. Nice amber color Mild flavor that doesn't overpower with hops. Its REALLY good