Steel & Oak Brewing Co. Vibrant Things – American Pale Ale at 4.6% ABV (C$4.65 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 25-May-2021, acquired 2-Jul-2021, reviewed 5-Jul-2021)
Appearance: slightly hazy straw with two fingers of rocky white head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: grass, bready malt, citrus, hints of tropical fruit. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (6/10) Medium-light body, moderate-lively carbonation, crisp mild bitter finish. (4/5)
I was quite impressed with their Shiny Things a couple of days ago, so I went into this with higher hopes than I otherwise would have. And it’s not bad or anything – but it’s not a “tropical pale ale” the way the can promises, either. It’s actually very Pilsner-like, with only a hint of the green mango adjunct coming through on the back end – and not, I’m afraid, particularly vibrant. (13/20)
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