500 Pale
Orlando Brewing Partners

The beer was served on-tap at the Orlando Brewing tasting room, and served in a pint glass. The beer is a special release (very limited from what the bartender told me) of their 500th batch of the Pale Ale. In celebration, they "threw in a truckload of hops at the end," again according to our bartender that day. The beer is a bright, slightly hazed orange-amber coloring with a thick, frothy, foamy head. The head quickly settles into a filmy coating. There is a floral and citrus nose, with a steady pressence of resiny hops. The flavor is strong, with a dark roasted and toasty character, balanced by a bittersweet and resinous hops character. The beer balances extremely well. The flavors balance well, with a toasted sweet aftertaste. The body is round, and a bit slick. The finish is smooth and slightly oily. Delicious!