Having said that, I'm not going to let that sway my judgement. After all, good beer is good beer, whether it's owned by a giant corporation or brewed in a boutique home-town brewery.
I also want to apologize for the photo of the bottle. The label is wet and torn and is at a bad angle. I had this beer at a benefit event that my band was hired to play for. Band members were allowed one free drink, so this is what I chose. The selection of beers was not that good, but it rarely is at these events. Frankly, I was glad to see something besides Bud Light, Budweiser and Michelob Light! Anyway, I set the bottle down on a tray and snapped a quick pic with my phone.
I love sampling all these "summer ales" that are on the market this time of year. There are so many, I doubt I'll get through them all before summer is over.
This is described on the label as a "session" ale. What is a "session" ale you might ask? Well, without going into too much detail, it generally means a beer or ale with 5% or less alcohol content. Meaning that you can still have your "sea legs" after an extended "session" of enjoying two or three (or more). It may be a good idea for a future post to go into the origin(s) of "session" beers.
I have to say this is a pretty good beer. It has a nice flavor. Despite the large hops illustrations on the label, the hoppiness is not that prominent. It hits the taste buds less like a "POW", and more like a "poof" (which is not a bad thing). It has a slight bitterness and a tame, grapefruity finish. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to pour it into a glass, so I can't describe the color and the head. Overall, I found this beer to be pleasant. After the band played, I even paid for a second one.
Bottom line: If you're somewhere and the selection of beers is limited, but they have this beer, you could do much worse!
Would I buy it again? Mmmm... maybe. Depends on the circumstances.
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