What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Lots of nice hops aromas—pine foremost, followed by light tropical fruit, some fresh peach notes, and a light floral note. Some new-mown hay and earthy notes as the beer warms. A soft grainy malt background note. Fermentation esters blend nicely with the hops and are probably responsible for some of the stone-fruit notes.”
Flavor: “Lots of hops flavor but rather low on bitterness. There’s a bright fruitiness in the beginning with a light earthy characteristic. Medium bitterness balances out the fruit with mild carbonation. Light bready malt provides sweetness mid-palate but drops out for a drier, mild finish that has an interesting hops character with hints of tobacco and resin.”
Overall: “Well-balanced. The hops flavors are interesting and complex. The beer finishes dry but with enough malt to linger pleasantly into the aftertaste.”
What the Brewers Say
“A fresh spin on the American pale ale. This remastered recipe gives Grateful a fruitier hops aroma, more citrus hops flavor, and a smoother, fuller body.”
