Three Floyds Brewing – Space Station Middle Finger

Three Floyds Brewing – Space Station Middle Finger

American Pale Ale
Brewed in: Munster, Indiana
2015 BJCP Style: 18B. American Pale Ale
ABV: 6%
IBU: 50
Bottle
Tasting on: 9/17/17
Glass: Craft Pint

Aroma: Overtones of grapefruit and floral hops. Undertones of strawberry and melon. 9/10

Appearance: Hazy, amber to light copper. White head with excellent retention and fine to large bubbles. 9/10

Flavor: Moderate hop bitterness in the beginning followed by low medium-toasted malt in the middle. Moderate hop bitterness with light lemon and orange hop flavor in the end. Minor hop bitterness and malt, along with low grass and mint hop flavors, linger briefly in the aftertaste. 16.5/20

Mouthfeel: Medium body, moderate carbonation, no alcohol. 8/10

Overall Impression: An APA with slightly more malt and a more interesting hop profile than is typical of the style. 42.5/50

Final Score: 85% = B-