Wapato Pale
Northwest Brewhouse and Grill

Appearance – This is a very dark orange, borderline brown, in color with a good tan head.

Smell – There’s a hint of vanilla amidst the grainy aroma. Where are the hops?

Taste – This can’t be a microbeer. There’s nothing here but cheap grain and the softest hint of vanilla bean. I can’t pick up an ounce of hops.

Mouthfeel – The carbonation is light and very nice, and there’s a small bitter finish that ends the beer just right.

Drinkability – This was downright sad. It is the third Pale Ale that Bear Creek has on the market now, and undoubtedly the worst. It’s labeled as a “Vanilla Pale Ale”, and although I’m not partial to vanilla in my beer this isn’t the problem. Cheap grain, no nose, and a complete lack of hops make this one the runt of the Bear Creek litter.