Moving on in my journey to #200 (that's my next milestone), I decided to try this beer to go with my dinner. I thought a pale ale would be a great complement to some pan-grilled cod. I was right. I have several beers from Widmer Brothers (http://www.widmerbrothers.com), but this may be the first one that I've actually gotten around to drinking so far.
The beer poured a nice hazy orange color. I was able to get a finger of head. Light retention, very light lacing. Fresh aromas of grapefruit, grass, and bread, with the grapefruit having a surprising about of presence. Gives the impression that this beer could be very hop forward.
Once you taste it, however, you realize that it's not all that hop forward. Remarkably balanced is more like it. The hops are there, but they're mild and don't overpower the malts. Leaves just enough on the tongue to make you want to keep drinking more. Light to medium carbonated, the beer is medium bodied but slick and is incredibly easy to drink. Makes for a great session beer. I could see myself on the beach this weekend, helping myself to a six pack of this stuff. It's a very good beer and I can easily recommend it. Agree with me? Disagree? Let me know, I'll be glad to tell you that you're wrong if you don't take my side. *Wink*
Grade: B+
Price Paid: $1.49 (12 oz bottle)
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