Bear Creek Patriot Pale Ale

Formerly brewed at Bear Creek Brewing Company
Style: American Pale Ale
Redmond, Washington USA

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker

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Bottle Pours a a slightly hazy pale orange/gold with a huge frothy head. Severe lacing that was in blocks on the side of the glass. I mean it was insane! Aroma was mostly hops but mellow and dark somehow. Hops and malt seemed to balance nicely. Feel was quite rich and smooth. Bread and hops on the trailer. Pretty good. Did I mention the head and lacing. Crazy man !

Patriot Pale Ale--2003 Cascadia Cup Best of Show Recipe--2004 22 oz. Bottle. 5.50% ABV? 40 IBU’s? (4.25 / 5.0) Lacy light head. Hazy thin golden amber color. Delicate rich floral hop front. Creamy smooth tasty mild caramel banana butter ester citrus body. Balanced clean mild citrus hop end. IPAish. Bottle Conditioned. Sampled 4/18/2004.

Bottle pours a hazy light golden, minor dishwater head, decent lacing, but little carbonation.   Light hop aroma, notes of spruce or pine.   Forwardly hoppy, clean & crisp.   Slight maltiness.   Finish is long lasting, light hop bitterness coats the tongue.   I think this was quite enjoyable.   Medium bodied, lively mouthfeel, with a long lasting flavor.   Perhaps a bit more towards a light IPA, but still good regardless.   Two thumbs up!