Deschutes Brewery – Red Chair NWPA Northwest Pale Ale

Deschutes Brewery – Red Chair NWPA Northwest Pale Ale

Northwest Pale Ale
BJCP Style:  10A. American Pale Ale
ABV: 6.2%
IBU: 60
Bottled
Best By Date: 3/13/15
Tasting on: 1/2/15
Glass: Craft Pint

Aroma: Overtones of bold grapefruit hops. Undertones of malt sweetness, caramel and chocolate brownies.  9.5/10

Appearance: Copper with a white head. Good clarity. 9/10

Flavor: Bright hop bitterness starts off the beer, followed by malt sweetness that adds balance in the middle. The malt becomes more robust, with toasted flavors showing through, before grapefruit hops end the beer.  Hops linger in the aftertaste and eventually give way to fading sweetness and occasional hints of mint. 19/20

Mouthfeel: Medium body. Moderate carbonation. No alcohol. 9.5/10

Overall Impression: Quite hoppy and bitter, but balanced well by a surprising malt profile. 47/50

Final Score: 94%