Snake Lake Brewing Company Brighter Horizons – American Pale Ale at 5.4% ABV | 40 IBU (C$4.18 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 7-May-2020, reviewed 15-May-2020)
Appearance: clear pale gold with two fingers of loose white head, good retention and spotty lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical & stone fruit, citrus, caramel, light coconut. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter, light tart. (8/10) Palate: medium-light body, lively carbonation, off-dry medium duration lightly tart finish. (4/5)
This one is conditioned on guava, pineapple, and peach, and hopped with Sabro, Citra, and Amarillo. I’m getting most of that, predominantly tropical and stone fruit, as well as citrus. I usually think of Sabro as imparting a coconut note, but I’m getting just the merest hint of that, mostly in the finish. Pleasant and easy-drinking. (16/20)
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