Day 245: Dale's Pale Ale

Name: Dale's Pale Ale

Brewer: Oskar Blues Brewery (Lyons, CO)

Classification: American Pale Ale

Alcohol: 6.5%

Thoughts: Well not to harp on it but ACC refs are the worst! I mean they are unbelievably bad and UNC fans should be ashamed the won the game the way they did. So yeah, that happened. Oh, and I also drank a Dale's Pale Ale out of a can. The obvious is that I drank it out of the can so I am unsure of how it looks. The not so obvious is that the aroma of this beer is quite pungent for a Pale Ale. It smells of strong, tart citrus and floral hops with a dash of pepper that tickle the nostrils. The taste is rock solid. By this I mean i is unyielding and it stands its ground pretty well. The citrus fruits combine with the piney hops to build a strong base. The biscuity malts and pepper spice layer on top of it to make this taste consistent from the tip of the tongue to the back of the throat. The feel is pretty standard for a lighter Pale Ale. It is also oily and smooth. This is a well brewed beer and it shows in every aspect. It doesn't do enough to take it over the top, but it does enough to leave me wanting more. But seriously, fuck those refs!

Rating: 85/100