“The first recipe brewed and released out of our Carrum Downs brewery, this American Style Pale Ale showcases several varieties of American hops. This lends a firm yet approachable bitterness, balanced by a touch of malt sweetness that makes this a very sessionable beer.”
Glassware: Shaker.
Appearance: Light amber in colour. Our pour generates a loosely packed two finger head that falls away pretty quickly without a great deal of lacing in its wake.
Aroma: Nice and hoppy with that trademark orange citrus zing lifting out of the glass. Juicy wafts of grapefruit, peach, nectarine and paw paw punch through with strong support of pine and slightly dank resins. Loving this malt backing too – she’s offering bready overtones with just that subtle caramel to sweeten the deal. Lovely.
Flavour: It’s all about the hops on entry. They’re citrusy, piney and fruity with an ever so delicate touch of spice. The middle takes on more bitter characters like grapefruit and orange peel before it delivers a nicely balanced finish with hints of toasty malt and zesty citrus.
Mouth feel: Clean and slightly dry with a creamy texture. 40 IBU and 5.2% ABV – both very well behaved.
Overall: It’s got serious potential. We love how APA’s always have that little bit extra oomph compared to a standard pale ale. This one has that in spades. It could be one hell of a session beer that’s for sure.