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Dawn Patrol Pacific Ale

March, 2016
Judges Rating: 
89
Aroma: 
22 / 24
Appearance: 
4 / 6
Flavor: 
37 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
9 / 10
Overall Impression: 
17 / 20

This beer greets the drinker with a moderate, floral hop aroma with citrus and dank notes slipping in behind.  A light bready maltiness shines through as it warms along with a very light caramel character. The hops turn more citrusy in the flavor, primarily with a lemony note alongside light tropical fruit. A medium-light, bready malt character with a suggestion of caramel rounds out the flavor, along with a low hop bitterness that helps balance the residual sweetness from the malt. The fermentation character is fairly clean and neutral, and the beer pours a light amber with a long-lasting head and nearly opaque clarity. This is a pleasant Pale Ale that would be enjoyable all year.