I was absolutely amazed when I tried this beer. Blackstone is a Brew Pub in Nashville, TN which I eat at regularly. This was the first time I had seen their American pale.... my wife, after her first sip, said, 'this is better than Sierra Pale'!! Which is her favorite beer. I must agree!!

Draft pint at the brewpub 5/14/06: Orange beer. Slippery mouthfeel. Resin is part of the hoppy essence. Hint of grapefruit bite but a very subtle well refined beer.

The aroma was low citrus with light caramel and moderate fruity esters. The aroma was also lightly grainy. The beer arrived clear amber with a low white persistent head which laced the glass. The flavor was light with fairly strong citrus flavor and moderate bittering. The balance of hops and malt was very well done. The finish was dry with lasting citrus flavor into the aftertaste. The body was medium with moderate carbonation and a light creamy texture on the palate. All in all a darn nice APA. Pint at Blackstones.

Draft at Restaurant. Amber color in the glass with a frothy off-white head that lasted and left thick lacing. The aroma was floral and citrus. The flavor was of citrus, pine, and hints of malts. Light body that was clean and crisp. Had a balanced bitterness that does not last. Very enjoyable.

Pale orange, with a smallish white head. smoky, malty, hoppy aroma. Zesty, citrusy hop flavor, with elements of lemon, smoke and pine resin. clean and earthy finish (if thiat isn’t too contradictory). Fairly sticky aftertaste. Tasted at the Brewpub.