YellowBelly Brewery Patrick’s Pale Ale American Pale Ale at 5% ABV | 35 IBU (C$9.59 at NLC Stavanger, 1 l, best before 19-Apr-2017, acquired 17-Mar-2017, reviewed 17-Mar-2017)
Appearance: clear pale to medium amber with one fat finger of fluffy white head, good retention and patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: citrus, pale and caramel malt, earth, dill. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter and spicy finish. (3/5)
Not the worst implementation of Sorachi Ace I’ve had, but still nothing all that impressive. Earth, dill, and spice make this slightly ponderous and heavy, just like the darker colour promises. I was pleased to find this at my local NLC, but it’s not the best annual St. Patrick’s version of the Yellowbelly Pale Ale I’ve had. (12/20)
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