Bridge Brewing Company Bourbon Blood Orange Wheat Ale American Pale Wheat Ale at 5.5% ABV | 20 IBU (C$2.84 at Oak & Vine, 473 ml, packaged on 7-Apr-2017, acquired 3-Jul-2017, reviewed 3-Jul-2017)
Appearance: opaque medium amber with one finger of fluffy ivory head diminishing gradually to a persistent cap, patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: orange juice, wheat, caramel, hint of bourbon & oak. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry short duration finish. (3/5)
Aside from the muddy, unclean appearance, my biggest objection here is giving the bourbon top billing – it’s there, sure, but only very mildly, becoming apparent only partway through the pint. Other than that, no real complaints, although the dirty appearance is certainly nothing to get excited over. Fine thirst quencher with a spicy lunch. (13/20)
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