Southern Tier Brewing Co. Lakewood, NY
Notes:
American Pale Ale
12oz Bottle
5.5% ABV
Appearance:
Pours a vibrant golden straw color…with tons of bubbles in the middle,
it’s fairly transparent…just off white head settles thin, but does liven up a
bit with some swirlin’…a good looking brew…(3.75/5)
Smell: A very
balanced smell…I’m getting light pine, orange, lemon and pineapple from the
hops…very lively and fresh…malts are pale, mildly sweet, grainy, light barley,
light grassy…there’s a noticeable yeast aroma as well that is light and fresh…a
very vibrant smell! (4/5)
Taste: Again,
very balanced…citrus (orange, pineapple mainly) and piney hops up front, with a
clean pale, mildly earthy malt backbone…it’s fresh and zesty without being a
hop bomb, which is nice…there’s also some grassy bitterness, lemon zest and a
floral perfuminess mixed in there, contributing to a well flavored brew…”balanced”
really is the word here…(3.75/5)
Mouthfeel:
Light body with light to medium carbonation…it does fluff up a bit
bringing some of that grassy bitterness and a touch of lemon zest to the
palate…it’s an easy drinking brew that hits very light on the tongue…mild
grassy bitterness lingers in the after taste…(3.5/5)
Overall: This
is a solid brew…with it’s relatively low ABV, 5.5%, it’s a brew I could drink several of on a
hot day and still be able to function properly…it’s got tons of light, zesty
flavor that stays pleasurable to my taste buds…Southern Tier makes some quality
brews and this is another success story from the brewery…this beer is perfect
for summertime, outdoor engagements or hanging with friends to watch the local
team’s ballgame…Enjoy! (4/5)
Score:
(3.78/5)
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