“Year-round pale ale generously hopped with Simcoe, Columbus and Mosaic.”
Glassware: Shaker.
Appearance: Bright amber with excellent clarity. It forms a two finger head that holds its shape and decorates the sides of the glass as it ebbs.
Aroma: 100% true to style APA. Smelling super fresh loaded with grapefruit, orange, pine, mandarin, subtle dank notes and really delicate herbals – basil, lemongrass etc. There’s a good impression of malt sweetness to balance it all out as well. They’ve absolutely nailed this aroma down!
Flavour: Right on the money! We get that burst of sweet and slightly bitter citrus upfront that’s underpinned by subtle hints of pine, orange peel and grassy/herbal hops. The bitterness carries through the mid but that sweet biscuity malt seems up to the task. Lovely smooth transition in to a well balanced finish. Good length.
Mouthfeel: Crisp and well rounded. Effortless over the tongue with mild bitterness in the swallow (45 IBU). Medium body and co2.
Overall: This is our first crack at this Californian Brewery’s range and what a fine offering it is! If there was only one pale ale we had to drink for the rest of our lives it would have to be this. Sensational!