I received three 12 oz bottles of Santa Fe Pale Ale from Beer of the Month Club in July. This was my first time to try any Santa Fe beers, since they're not available in St. Louis. Was definitely looking forward to it. Overall, this beer is very drinkable, but on the other side of the coin, a bit lacking in complexity. Here's my review:
Style: American Pale Ale
Aroma: (Score: 6/12) a confluence of citrusy hop aroma w/ biscuity malt, suggesting balance
Appearance: (Score: 2/3) creamy, lingering off-white head; light copper color with very slight haziness- possibly due to beer being colder than optimal serving temp.
Flavor: (Score: 15/20) leans more toward sweet maltiness than hoppy bitterness; bitterness makes a pleasant, yet prominant appearance toward the end; dry, clean finish; perceived very slight warmth of alcohol
Mouthfeel: (Score: 2/5) low-to-medium carbonation; light-to-moderate body
Overall: (Score: 6/10) delicious; highly-drinkable; well balanced; however, a bit lighter than I prefer an American Pale Ale to be
Total Score: 31 (Very Good)
Saturday, August 29, 2009
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