tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post4140710272169506865..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: Open Thread Friday: Your Best PalesJeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-42714926989370969042011-07-26T13:18:20.485-07:002011-07-26T13:18:20.485-07:00If you want one that is hopped a bit differently, ...If you want one that is hopped a bit differently, I think Thornbridge's Kipling South Pacific Pale Ale is a great twist on the English Pale Ale. I know it isn't an APA, but you left it open that way (as far as I can tell). The Nelson Sauvin hops make this a serious winner in my book. One of my absolute favorites.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432833055517974824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-79516548108762572292011-07-25T14:18:12.687-07:002011-07-25T14:18:12.687-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jack R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625645308707849072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-3805629032395664482011-07-25T11:09:32.986-07:002011-07-25T11:09:32.986-07:00I fear we might be overthinking this. If Sierra Ne...I fear we might be overthinking this. If Sierra Nevada and Mirror Pond are the perfect exemplars of the Cascade-hopped American-style pale ale (and they are), why worry about other examples?<br /><br />The only other pale worth including might be an archetypal English-style pale, of which I'm sure you know more about than I.Soggy Coasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14646016892555782239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-20604369640853289632011-07-24T23:15:21.668-07:002011-07-24T23:15:21.668-07:00Elysian Loser Pale is killer!Elysian Loser Pale is killer!Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-37730459603346710402011-07-24T04:37:47.378-07:002011-07-24T04:37:47.378-07:00Tröegs Brewing Co., Harrisburg, Penn., is a top sh...Tröegs Brewing Co., Harrisburg, Penn., is a top shelf Mid-Atlantic state craft brewery. Tröegs Pale Ale rates well.Jack R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625645308707849072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-50899630211038112502011-07-23T22:53:44.465-07:002011-07-23T22:53:44.465-07:00I think Red Chair Pale Ale is a little off...don&#...I think Red Chair Pale Ale is a little off...don't really care for it. Plus, I've always thought it occupied an unneeded place in the Deschutes line. Of course, I realize opinions differ.<br /><br />To me, Mirror Pond and Sierra Nevada are much closer to the top of the pale ale mark. Those are the beers I look to if I'm looking for something softer than an IPA. I haven't had the Pete Dunlophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456380762400522665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-69335311135216830632011-07-23T20:04:29.755-07:002011-07-23T20:04:29.755-07:00@ Jeff
For your Beer Bible, consider parsing Pale ...@ Jeff<br />For your Beer Bible, consider parsing Pale Ale into<br />- 'West Coast' American Pale Ales; citrus, piney<br />- English Pale Ales; earthy, herbal<br />Just a thought.<br /><br />@ Dave Hayes<br />David Walker the co-founder of FWBC is an expat Brit; albeit, any Brit who choices to become an American citizen demonstrates <br />- American spirit<br />- a willingness to embrace Jack R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625645308707849072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-52007780833555305632011-07-23T17:16:01.627-07:002011-07-23T17:16:01.627-07:00@Jack R: I would offer that the dba is composed of...@Jack R: I would offer that the dba is composed of traditionally English ingredients, but is decidedly American in spirit.Dave Hayesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-88032928598637546382011-07-23T16:32:40.490-07:002011-07-23T16:32:40.490-07:00Caldera's definitely a good one (I selected it...Caldera's definitely a good one (I selected it in a blind tasting of pales once), but it's a Cascade-hopped pale ala Mirror Pond and SN Pale. Hard to include too many of those. <br /><br />Jack, you're right about DBA; that line between bitter and pales is tough to defend. The Maginot line of styles.Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-8182484742405327532011-07-23T14:32:12.873-07:002011-07-23T14:32:12.873-07:00For seasonal, I was recently impressed by Mighty A...For seasonal, I was recently impressed by Mighty Arrow Pale Ale (New Belgium Brewing). My standby for a reliable and easy drinking PA is Drifter Pale Ale (Widmer Brothers Brewing Company).Aaronhttp://hopsmalts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-9301522792066271712011-07-23T12:46:41.797-07:002011-07-23T12:46:41.797-07:00Stone Brewing Co.'s Pale Ale is \
- very good
...Stone Brewing Co.'s Pale Ale is \<br />- very good<br />and<br />- widely available.Jack R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625645308707849072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-62509938714529519652011-07-23T12:27:34.881-07:002011-07-23T12:27:34.881-07:00@MT
Caldera Pale Ale is excellent; there is no dou...@MT<br />Caldera Pale Ale is excellent; there is no doubt. But, ? Is it available outside the Pacific NW ?<br /><br />btw: FWBC website reports Pale 31 is available in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada and soon in Colorado.<br /><br />Pity the other of these United States.Jack R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625645308707849072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-16444941319614344862011-07-23T10:08:51.581-07:002011-07-23T10:08:51.581-07:00I can't believe nobody mentioned Caldera Pale ...I can't believe nobody mentioned Caldera Pale Ale. Not only is it a tasty example of the style, but it's readily available in cans, which is pretty handy during the summer months.MTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-8038215006637072202011-07-23T10:04:18.380-07:002011-07-23T10:04:18.380-07:00I would also put Firestone Walker DBA into the bit...I would also put Firestone Walker DBA into the bitter category; I take it to be an bitter of the English tradition. <br /><br />It won Silver Medal—Ordinary or Special Bitter at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival. FWBC's website reports it is hopped by: <br />o Magum-bittering<br />o Styrian Golding and East Kent Golding-late Kettle <br />o East Kent Golding-dry hops.Jack R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625645308707849072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-89781289572662400022011-07-23T09:39:39.365-07:002011-07-23T09:39:39.365-07:00Firestone Walker DBA is sublime, definitely on the...Firestone Walker DBA is sublime, definitely on the list. (Haven't had the Pale 31--I'll get on it.) <br /><br />Red Chair is an interesting duck. I personally dislike it, but I know many love it. My preferences are important, but not definitive. Interestingly, the suggestion, combined with Bill's, show the trouble with pales: how can you say Coniston's Bluebird and Red Chair Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-42356099587156920252011-07-23T08:59:55.529-07:002011-07-23T08:59:55.529-07:00Conniston Blue Bird (though purists may say it'...Conniston Blue Bird (though purists may say it's not as good as it used to be) and Fuller's London Pride. Both are pretty classic and widely available in different regions. For APA, you can't ignore Sierra Nevada.Bill Schnellernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-60313037006900296632011-07-22T20:46:27.197-07:002011-07-22T20:46:27.197-07:00Firestone Walker DBA
Laurelwood Organic Pale
HOTD ...Firestone Walker DBA<br />Laurelwood Organic Pale<br />HOTD Ruth<br />Sierra Nevada Pale (the beer that made me think about beer)Dave Hayesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-31673865331631071032011-07-22T18:15:45.309-07:002011-07-22T18:15:45.309-07:00Deschutes' Red Chair NW Pale Ale has been my g...Deschutes' Red Chair NW Pale Ale has been my go-to Pale all year. I really like Magic Hat Mo. 9 "not so pale ale" when I'm back east, and Red Chair tastes pretty similar to me. Nice finish without being overly hoppy.Jaymes Descoteauxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-1903805322183090592011-07-22T18:01:56.839-07:002011-07-22T18:01:56.839-07:00Very good American Pale Ales include, alphabetical...Very good American Pale Ales include, alphabetically by brewing company:<br />Anchor - Humming Ale<br />Bear Republic - XP Pale Ale<br />Deschutes - Hop Trip Pale Ale<br />Deschutes - Red Chair NW Pale Ale<br />Firestone Walker - Pale 31<br />Fort George- Sunrise Oatmeal Pale Ale<br />Lagunitas - New Dogtown Pale Ale<br />Ninkasi - Radiant Summer Pale Ale<br />Ninkasi - Spring Reign Pale Ale<br /Jack R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625645308707849072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-31657273900725260442011-07-22T16:49:39.049-07:002011-07-22T16:49:39.049-07:00Timothy Taylor Land Lord.
Cheers!
Kevin
Beer and ...Timothy Taylor Land Lord.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />Kevin<br /><a href="http://www.beerandcoding.com" rel="nofollow">Beer and Coding</a>Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493321326831765055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-56212528269525556962011-07-22T13:23:06.450-07:002011-07-22T13:23:06.450-07:00How about Schlafly Dry-Hopped APA?How about Schlafly Dry-Hopped APA?David Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057468361776306071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-80659872179413615072011-07-22T13:07:55.158-07:002011-07-22T13:07:55.158-07:00Firestone Walker Pale 31 and DBA get my vote.Firestone Walker Pale 31 and DBA get my vote.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04670279083285348299noreply@blogger.com