Monday, January 21, 2013

Finch Beer Co. Cut Throat

 Finch's Beer Co.   Chicago, IL

Notes:
Pale Ale
16oz Can
5.5% ABV
 

Appearance:  Pours a cloudy golden orange…very nice color…sediment floating all about…a thin layer of head formed but didn’t last long…some bubble action happening in the middle…(3/5)

Smell:  Tons of pale malts…I do smell the orange peel zest but it’s very mild…earthy, mild citrus hops are very light…not overly aromatic…a fairly straight forward pale ale…(3/5)

Taste:  Tons of fresh pale malts…very crisp flavor…there is a spiciness to it…a pretty straight forward pale ale through out…earthy and citrus hops add some bitterness and definitely play background (and balance) to all the malt flavor…the finish is really the first and only introduction to the orange peel…bitterness in the after taste…(3.5/5)

Mouthfeel:  Light to medium body…lightly carbonated…a wet feel on the tongue…crisp, fresh and refreshing…(3.5/5)

Overall:  A solid pale ale that’s good, but has nothing overly special about it…I wouldn’t even say there’s something missing, what they went for, they achieved, it’s just unfortunate mediocrity that was the goal…it is crisp and drinkable, so it’s worth trying once, but i doubt this is anybody’s favorite brew…(3.25/5)

 Score:
 (3.30/5) 
 

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