Electric Peel

Magic Hat’s Electric Peel will definitely give you a jolt of powerful, fresh grapefruit. It pours a hazy, light amber color that supports a small, antique white head of foam. The freshly squeezed grapefruit note in the aroma, while initially overpowering, eventually steps aside to reveal moderate resin and pine hop characteristics, leaving the grainy malt in a distant shadow. Electric Peel’s flavor generally follows its aroma; however, the grapefruit is far more balanced, allowing additional hop-based passion fruit and pineapple flavors to shine, lingering into the aftertaste after a dry finish. Despite the high fruit and hop flavor, this beer is only moderately bitter so your tooth enamel will remain intact. The beer is medium-bodied with similar levels of carbonation and creaminess that seem to enhance one another. You won’t find any astringency despite the intense grapefruit juice and hop bitterness, but a welcoming, subtle and smooth alcohol warmth will linger. If you’re looking for a citrusy pale ale that is equally welcome in your glass or for marinating meats, give Electric Peel a chance.