Whistler Brewing Co. Rescue Ale American Pale Ale at 4.6% ABV | 42 IBU (C$7.49 at Oak & Vine, 650 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 22-Aug-2017, reviewed 24-Aug-2017)
Appearance: clear pale amber with two fat fingers of rocky ivory head, excellent retention and well-defined soapy lacing. (5/5) Aroma: resiny pine, caramel, tropical fruit, earth, weeds. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body tending slightly thin, moderate carbonation, off-dry moderate bitter finish. (3/5)
Hey, I’ve got a rescue dog, so I couldn’t not buy this. And the hops were promising: Centennial, Idaho 7, and Citra. It sounds like it should work, but it’s just not popping for me. No packaging date I could make out, but the web site says it’s a one-off from August, so age isn’t a factor here. I dunno, maybe it’s by design – keep things middle of the road so as to appeal to the broadest possible spectrum of animal lovers? Anyway, it’s fine, and pretty as all git-out, but just a bit boring. (14/20)
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