Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. Powerhouse Pale Ale – English Pale Ale at 4.7% ABV | 22 IBU (C$3.10 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 18-Jun-2020, acquired 17-Sep-2020, reviewed 20-Sep-2020)
Appearance: clear pale amber with two fingers of rocky pale ivory head, good retention and moderate droopy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: floral, caramel, grassy weeds. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-lively carbonation, off-dry mild bitter finish. (3/5)
I haven’t had many English Pales for a while now, mostly because I tend to find them malty and, frankly, more than a little boring. This one, on the other hand, is malty, but not boring. And, not gonna lie, the label is badass. Better than I recall it being the last time I had it, a bomber in Fernie more than five years ago. Maybe this one is really exemplifying how the can might be a better package than the bottle? (14/20)
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