Saranac Pale Ale by The Matt Brewing Company (Saranac) Tasting Notes
Saranac produces a very solid offering with their Pale Ale. It is classified as an English Pale Ale but it more like a hybrid of English and American styles.
This beer is made with a mix of American hops with Cascade and traditional English hops such as Fuggles, Bramling Cross, and East Kent Goldings. The result is a balance of pine and citrus with earthy and spicy notes. These flavors and aromas definitely play nicely together to produce a unique pale ale.
Date Tasted: Sunday, May 18, 2014 11:11:51 PM (PDT)
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: burnt orange
- Smell: floral, wet pine, a little grassy, a touch of peaches, tropical fruit, citrus, suitably malty
- Taste: an even balance of sweet & bitter, slightly spicy almost like rye
- Overall: a well done IPA
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Beer: Saranac Pale Ale
Style: English Pale Ale
ABV: 5.5%
Brewery: The Matt Brewing Company (Saranac)
Brewery City: Utica, NY
Brewery Country: United States
Disclosure: Sample provided by Matt Brewing Company.