Craft Beer Commonwealth Landlock Ale – American Pale Ale at 5.1% ABV (C$4.50 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 9-Dec-2020, reviewed 16-Dec-2020)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale straw with two fingers of pillowy pale ivory head, excellent retention and heavy soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: zesty citrus, resiny pine, pale crackery malt, hint of coconut. (8/10) Taste: moderate-low sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate carbonation, dry short duration finish. (4/5)
An interesting idea: it’s brewed using ingredients grown within 10 km of Red Deer, including malt from Red Shed and hops from Hard Hels Hops (Triple Pearl, Idaho 7, Sabro, and Columbus) in collaboration with a whole pile of local breweries. And I’m of course a big fan of Blindman, so it’s hardly surprising that this is quite good: citrusy on the front end, with restrained sweetness and a dry clean finish. I look forward to seeing what else comes out of this collaborative effort, but as far as I’m concerned it’s already a success. (16/20)
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