Great Lakes Burning River Pale Ale

Brewed by Great Lakes Brewing Company
Style: American Pale Ale
Cleveland, Ohio USA

Transparent amber with a long-lasting creamy beige head, heavy lacing. Nose is earthy grass, some caramel and biscuit. Creamy body with strong caramel in the flavor, some minor grass and grapefruit but not enough to balance out the sweetness.

Enjoyed this one at Gullifty’s with Armed before watching ’Nova take down Seton Hall at the Pavillion. Great game and a good beer. Color is surprisingly light and clear - makes it look a little watered down. Lots of piney hops in the aroma. Flavor is nicely hopped with a smooth malty balance. Very enjoyable and definitely makes you want more than one.

12 oz bottle
This was part of a sampler left over from a party. Figuring that I am unlikely to ever buy a sixer any time soon I gave it a try. This is not a bad pale ale. Given the price and relatively wide availability Burning River makes a fabulous alternative to macros at a reasonable price. Great Lakes Brewing knows how to make a solid beer and this proves it.

Aroma / Appearance - The copper fluid body was decorated with a thin layer of white foam that looked like sugary frosting. Hoppy and a bit vegetatal the beer suggested that it was on the edge of the line between a standard pale ale and one trying to take things to the next level. Melon notes glue together the pieces well.

Flavor / Palate - Maple syrup aged in oak barrels fills the mouth with sweet moisture. Resin and grapefruit combine near the finish to give this a cohesive experience. The malty finish likes a trace of bitterness. Overall this is a sessionable beer that would be great to drink while hanging out with friends over a campfire or grill. It should be available somewhere around you so if you can pick up a single do so.

An assertively hopped American Pale Ale with citrusy and piney Cascade hops. Subtle malt flavors balance the hop profile and provide a satisfying dry finish. 65 IBU.

6% ABV Pale Ale from bottle. Cloudy light brown/orange in color. Light citrus flavor, Refreshing.

nice pale ale...not overpowering or too strong, more drinkable for a while than some IPAs I like...I might make it through a 6pack on my own...good flavor and nice clean finish...very crisp

From a bottle poured amber with a fair amount of head. Nice hoppy flavor with a lasting finish.

Bottle. Best before 02/24/10. Piny and citrus-splashed nose with spicy bread dough and leafy palm fronds, but the exotic Caribbean fruit smells take the cake. Pale orange pour with a rocky, foamy off-white/tan head. Taste is medially bitter with more spice and dough, more of the same strong fruit, with a little added pepper, and a new and lasting bread tone that lasts through every stage of the experience. A little hay with faint toffee. Pine, maybe a touch of cedar. Medium-light body, dry, smooth, and clean with lip-smacking appeal and grapefruit burps. Really fresh and juicy. Good complexity is a surprise, and this would be a great great go-to to have in the fridge!