Ale Tales - American Pale Ale
American Pale Ale. Malts: Canadian 2-row, Canadian Pilsner, Munich. Hops: Columbus (0.25oz), Vic Secret (1oz), Mosaic (1oz), Vic Secret (1oz), Mosaic (1oz). Yeast: SafAle US-05.
This is the second beer on my journey to finding a house American Pale Ale. What I’m looking for in an APA is a beer that first pleases my eyes and nose; for me that means a clear golden to copper colored beer, nice tight white head, and mostly floral and tropical fruit notes on the nose. Though I like tropical fruit, I explicitly steer clear of hazy or “juicy” style beers. The second requirement for an APA is that I can drink four pints and wake up relatively coherent. As far as taste goes, I’m looking for a firm bitterness but mellow floral, piney, and stone fruit notes throughout.