Alright, I'll admit it - I am a sucker for a crisp, cool, refreshing pale ale with a tinge of citrusy bitter Cascade hops. This fits the bill, and, in all honesty, I think other reviewers have been too harsh. The first thing I would say, which may have altered their views, is that it should be served very chilled, almost like an American beer. Try putting your glass in the freezer first and find it come alive. At 4.3% this is a wonderful session beer, and a cooler of six or seven of these in the sun at the cricket strikes me as the perfect afternoon. The flavors are subtle, but to my mind that keeps it refreshing, not cloying, and is to be applauded. As my one concession to the naysayers, this is not the most creative of beers, and this is what perhaps keeps it from true greatness. Still, it can be served to almost any ale drinking guest and a number of lager drinkers would enjoy it as well, which is not to be underestimated. All in all an impressive 7.5/10.
No comments:
Post a Comment