Bierland Pale Ale
Bierland

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Golden amber color with lots of head with good retention.
Tropical fruits aroma, highlighting passion fruit and hints of pine.
Flavor well balanced between slightly toasted malts and fruity and citric hops, now with clear grapefruit.
Aftertaste is dry and with a pleasant bitterness.
Light to medium body with a good carbonation with small bubbles.
Very good beer, refreshing and zesty, sweetness at a perfect level and not dull. Faithful to style, though getting some geo mix. The best Bierland I tasted so far. If price were right, it could be an excellent choice for a session beer.

On-tap at Bierland itself and served in a mini-shaker glass, on to the beer:

Pale orange colored with yellow hues around the edges. Its head is creamy, reasonably thick, and retains well. The pleasant nose of toasty, fruity esters, and a yield of pine are a surprise and are a good sign before consumption.

This is fun. It seems like an American-English hybrid of a pale ale. You got your piney citrus and caramel from the American side, and you get your esters and toastiness from the English side. Together, they form a treat. The body is medium, with a carbonation which provides just a little crispness.

I was skeptical about Bierland's ability to replicate this classic English style, but they have proven me wrong. Probably my favorite offering from the Bierland family thus far.