Stadium Ale
West Sixth Brewing Company

Nearly clear pale amber brew with plenty of foam in the tulip. Just a slight aroma of straw and alfalfa. Light body and quite dry. This could not be mistaken for a Blonde Ale, though it is light and modestly flavored. The bitter aftertaste gives it away. Some dank hops with the tannic taste of tea. Quite drinkable but lacking in aromatics, perhaps. From the 12 oz can dated 9/19/24.

Brewed with session able quality and made for enduring the game, West Sixth gives us a drinkable and clean ale with the framework of British ale but also with an American hop spirit.

Pale gold and slightly hazy, Stadium Ale settles with a light and arid white froth. As a subtle scent of citrus and stone fruit drift across the nose, the early taste is faintly of honey, wafer and slight caramel.

Bubbly and bright, the middle palate shows a quick fade of sweetness and a steady rise of hops. Orange, apricot, peach and grapefruit align the tastebuds with a moderate fruit profile. Trending dry and with a balancing hop bitterness, late flavors of fresh grass clippings, tea leaf, hemp and spruce decorate the finish.

Medium-light, crisp and clean overall, West Sixth hits the mark for a low-fuss session meant for friendship, camaraderie and cheer.