Diamond Bear Pale Ale

Being from the great state of Arkansas, I really want to like the beers from Little Rock's Diamond Bear Brewery.  I have only had a small sampling of their beers, but I have to say the jury is still out.  I actually had this pale ale from the tap at a pizza joint. 

Pale ales aren't my favorite, so I might not have tried this one with an "open mind" so to speak.  Let me say that this was not a great experience.  I don't know if it was the malts or hops or what.  All I know is that I felt like I was making a sour face after every gulp.  I'm not an experienced enough pale ale drinker to know how it compares to others.  Maybe I should to some more comparing.  Maybe some of you guys can comment on this beer and help me out.  I wish it was better.