Classic American Pale Ale

Drifter was one of my first Favs when I got into craft! I even bought a Widmer Drifter shirt. I do miss that beer....

 

Fremont summer ale hands down. Mannys and Deschutes mirror pond are favorites too.

 

Well since you already mentioned SNPA, and you wish to exclude the likes of Zombie Dust, Psuedo Sue, etc.

I'd have to say Summit EPA (In my area), and Deschutes Mirror Pond (Nationally). Both are well balanced, and delicious. Excellent go-to brews.

 

My long term favorite is the Philadelphia Pale Ale from Yard's Brewing here in Philadelphia. It's classic in the sense that the hop bill includes Centennial, Columbus and Simcoe hops with Cascade in the hopback. While it hasn't had stellar ratings across the board on here, it always hits my sweet spot for an APA. Plus it's available year round and I can always mange to find it fresh.

 

Trolling or not, he's right about boom sauce. That stuff is awful.

 

Cannot argue with you there. I don't like Lord Hobo products in general. Below average beer for a higher price? No thanks.

 

I'd love to get Yards here in NY, sounds like they make a lot of beers that I would like.

 

I suspect you would enjoy several of their different beers. Part of what I enjoy about this one is that it is under 5% ABV which also makes it good choice to reach for "...when you're having more than one."

 

Alpine Truck Trail, good old "C" hops all over the place

 

That sounds familiar...