"A pale ale with a twist. We love hops with a bright, citrus-heavy character. We always wondered what it would be like to punch up the citrus while maintaining a crisp hop bite and balance. The result is this new take on the hoppy pale ale brewed with Cascade, Equinox, and Mandarina hops with a hint of orange peel from additions in both the brew kettle and the fermenter that tweak the classic hop profile and add a zesty pop of bright orange flavor."I've been waiting for warmer weather to try this new offering. Well, it hit 78 today ... good enough! Billed as an "Orange Pale Ale" I had convinced myself, for some reason. that this was a beer I wouldn't be very fond of but man oh man was I wrong.
The beer is a beautiful golden color with a rich foamy head. The taste is crisp and "bright". The 'orange' is more noticeable on the nose than on the tongue.
This is certainly a top candidate for refreshment while working in the yard on a hot summer day ... well ... while watching my son working the yard. LOL.
5.3% ABV, 35 IBU
