Wow, it's been a while since I last made an entry. I just finished closing on a house a week ago, and then spent this week moving in. That's why I've been AWOL. Still, a good amount of beer was consumed over that time span, and I'm still catching up from the previous week, so I'm going to try and put a dent into my backlog. We're starting with Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale, which I felt like drinking with some dinner. I think most people would consider this beer one of the quintessential examples of the American Pale Ale. How I didn't get around to trying until now..? There's a lot of beer out there..!
I went with the pilsner glass for this one. It poured a golden orange color with two fingers of off-white head. Excellent retention and lacing that sticks to the sides. Aromas of sweet citrus, pine, and malt.
I'm used to milder APA offerings, so the hop-forward nature of this one could leave some folks thinking that it teeters closer to IPA. I've had enough IPAs and DIPAs to tell the difference, and I couldn't have said that a year ago! The bitter hops are refreshing, then the malt sweetness comes in for an incredibly balanced beer. Carbonation is moderate, leaving a slight spicy feeling at the end. Light to medium body. This is a great beer that can be found in a lot of places. The hoppier options (Torpedo) are great too, but if you don't want that kick in the mouth all of the time, go with this one. I think I'm going to make a point of always keeping some available in the fridge.
Grade: A-
Price Paid: $1.66 (12 oz bottle)
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