Muskoka Brewery Key Lime Pie – American Pale Ale at 6% ABV | 29 IBU (C$4.35 at Collective, 473 ml, best before 25-Jul-2020, acquired 24-Apr-2020, reviewed 29-Apr-2020)
Appearance: hazy pale gold with one finger of fine white head diminishing gradually to a thin skim, spotty soapy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: tart lime, lactose, sweet graham cracker. (7/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate tart, moderate-low bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium slightly creamy body, moderate carbonation, sweetish tart finish. (4/5)
Side note: most unreadable label ever – white on pale green. I had no idea what the exposition or contents were because I gave up trying to suss it out, but a trip to the brewer web site clarified things a bit. It doesn’t really smell like key lime pie (more like just key limes) but it certainly does taste that way, right down to the graham cracker crust. Somewhat surprisingly for me, although the sweetness tends high, I don’t find it excessive. Though, that said, I’m the same with desserts – chocolate I can take or leave, but I do love a lemon meringue or key lime pie. So, yeah – it’s an alcoholic key lime pie, or maybe key lime pie ice cream. If that appeals to you, you’ll probably like this. (15/20)
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