17-7 Pale Ale
Castle Danger Brewery

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a nice, quality ale. Not too hoppy, not too malty, just a perfect combination of citrus and bitter. The beer glows with a nice and warm orange-amber, and has a quickly dissipating head. it feels quite nice in your mouth as well, it sits quite nicely in your mouth. Overall, I think the color and look of this beer is so appealing; it's that sunburst that is the same color as the can.

Pours a moderately clear, medium, pale orange color with a large, clingy head. SRM of 11. (3.75)

Aroma: Relatively strong aromas of orange and grapefruit citrus. Then pineapple. A berry and pine bitterness. A strong amount of citrus flower. (4.00)

Flavor: Flavors follow with tangerine and grapefruit citrus. Mostly citrus. Some pineapple. Then a caramel pine flavor and a decent malt balance. (4.00)

Feel: Medium-bodied. Average carbonation. Finishes balanced and relatively clean. (3.75)

Compared to SN Pale Ale: A slightly lighter orange color. Strong aromas of citrus, pine, caramel. Less peach suds. Leans hoppier and fruitier and more flavorful. I think this one fits a more modern palate than SN.

Overall: A very nice drinking pale ale. It has nice citrus, pine, and caramel flavors. Reminds me of a west-coast pale ale. Nice flavors here. Better than I was expecting. Fits a modern palate by being flavorful. (Final Rating: 3.91)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pours a slightly cloudy orangish amber with a thick white head that lingers and leaves nice lacing. Aroma is citrusy and lightly dank. Flavor is a nice blend of citrusy hops and caramel malt. Feel is medium bodied with good carbonation. Overall a decent local brew.