Big Wood Forest Ale

Brewed by Big Wood Brewery
Style: American Pale Ale
Vadnais Heights, Minnesota USA

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker

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Sampled on draught at the Winterfest 2011 in St Paul, MN. Pours a semi-hazy amber colored brew with a thick off-white head that has excellent retention and heavy lacing. Aroma of roasted caramel malt, a touch of roasted buts, distinct Chinook hops and a touch of citrus. Taste is medium bodied, soft carbonation with flavors of roasted caramel malt, citrus with both floral and grassy hops with a touch of mild bitterness. Finish is smooth, some light floral and citrus bitterness that goes down just right. Best to describe this as a light American Pale and Amber hybrid ale that could get my vote for their flagship beer. Solid beer overall.

Sampled this at ABR. A very nice beer, but also very simple. Not there’s anything wrong with that.

Pours hazy orange with white head, aroma has notes of big pine, touch of citrus, some nice caramel notes. Taste is nice biting pine, citrus, some caramel and biscuit, nice bitter finish. Good APA, with some stronger malt character.