Powell Street Craft Brewery Ode to Citra Pale Ale American Pale Ale at 5.5% ABV | 40 IBU (C$8.49 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 8-Nov-2016, reviewed 8-Nov-2016)
Appearance: clear pale amber with two fingers of rocky ivory head, excellent retention and moderate chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: pine, tropical fruit, citrus, caramel and pale malt, earthy, grassy. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (6/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
I’d bet good money that the only difference between this and Old Jalopy is the hopping – I’m guessing the malt bill is essentially identical. And, come right down to it, there’s not all that much difference in the hopping: many of the same elements are present, just in differing intensities. On the other hand, the differences are all to the good, so I’ve got high hopes for the next Powell Street beer in my rotation (the Hopdemonium IPA). (15/20)
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