The Establishment Brewing Company Brighten the Corners – American Pale Ale at 4.5% ABV (C$4.50 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 10-Aug-2021, acquired 3-Sep-2021, reviewed 13-Sep-2021)
Appearance: hazy straw with two fat fingers of rocky white head, good retention and heavy soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: zesty citrus, tropical fruit, pale crackery malt, hints of melon & floral. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate carbonation, clean short duration slightly astringent finish. (4/5)
From what I can tell, this hopped with Galaxy, Ella, Vic Secret, Citra, and Idaho. Truly impressive aroma and flavour given the very low ABV. The only real hint as to its light malt bill is the lighter-tending body and slight astringency in the finish. Ultimately, though, this is just straight up a good beer, with no “for a Session” qualifications needed. (16/20)
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