Carrig Brewing Company – Poachers Pale Ale

Carrig Brewing Company – Poachers Pale Ale

American Pale Ale
Brewed in: Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland
2015 BJCP Style: 18B American Pale Ale
ABV: 4.7%
Bottle
Best By Date: 4/1/17
Tasting on: 8/1/16
Tasting location: Dublin, Ireland
Glass: Cylindrical

Aroma: Overtones of floral and slightly spicy hops. Undertones of citrus and light pine. 8.5/10

Appearance: Golden with excellent clarity. Off-white head with excellent retention 9.5/10

Flavor: Minor hop bitterness in the beginning followed by moderate hop bitterness in the middle along with moderate pine. Minor citrus hops and moderate floral hops in the end. Grapefruit lingers in the aftertaste. 17/20

Mouthfeel: Medium-light body with moderate carbonation. Soft, slightly watery. 8/10

Overall Impression: An Irish interpretation of an APA. Complex hop profile shows through in aroma and flavor. 43/50

Final Score: 86% = B-