Moody Ales Sociable Pale Ale American Pale Ale at 4.8% ABV | 26 IBU (C$12.49 at Oak & Vine, 946 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 3-Jul-2017, reviewed 3-Jul-2017)
Appearance: hazy deep gold with three fingers of rocky off-white head, good retention and sticky chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus zest, pale malt, floral, pine. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body tending slightly watery, moderate-soft carbonation, off-dry medium duration finish. (3/5)
Well, that 32oz crowler is certainly big enough for one to be sociable with – not that I was, y’unnerstand. (Like the sticker on the the back of my truck says, “Does Not Play Well With Others.” What? Tasting beer is Serious Business, not something one can do when distracted by the necessities of social interaction. I drink alone, baby.) This is a decent Pale, with a pleasant balance between hops and malt, and the low ABV makes it eminently sessionable. My major complaint is that it comes across as slightly thin in the body and soft in the carbonation. This would be a whole bunch more fun if it were livelier and crisper – but it’s not half bad as it stands. (14/20)
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