Long Bay Brewery Bantam – American Pale Ale at 5% ABV | 40 IBU (C$6.00 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 29-Aug-2025, acquired 6-Oct-2025, reviewed 13-Oct-2025)
Appearance: clear pale amber with one fat finger of fluffy pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: mixed fruits, caramel. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, moderate bitter medium duration finish. (3/5)
“Dry hopped with Cascade, Centennial and Citra” Maybe, but I’m not getting the kind of bright hoppiness I like with that particular blend. In fact, despite the low gravity, it’s fairly plodding and malt-forward. No real faults here, but also nothing to recommend it. (13/20)
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