Mega Mix

Mega Mix was evaluated as a Pale Amercan Ale (BJCP 2015 Style 18B, American Pale Ale).  As poured, this beer is slightly hazy with a pretty deep gold color, and a small head of tiny white bubbles that persisted as a thin layer, with more bubbles when the beer is swirled. The aroma is of grainy malt, a fairly prominent grapefruit note, and just a hint of pine tree. The first taste is of grain husks and light bready character, and the grapefruit really pops out, with late hints of lime and lime zest. A clean fermentation produces very low fruity esters from the yeast with a fairly dry finish and balanced slightly to the bitter side. Medium light on the body, this is a nice summertime beer, with the moderate carbonation producing a nice zip to the mouthfeel. The lime and grapefruit notes in the flavor, along with a moderate cleansing bitterness and carbonation, would go very nicely with a sweeter honey-based Chinese chicken like a sweet-and-sour.