Fort Street Smooth Ride Pale Ale

Brewed by Fort Street Brewery
Style: American Pale Ale
Lincoln Park, Michigan USA

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker

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On tap 3.16.06. Dark golden amber, nice white head, fades to film. Great lacing. Huge citrus zest and sweet malt up front. Aroma could pass for a nice IPA. Faint rye spiciness in the background. Flavor is all residuel sweetness up front, seems like a huge malt bill. Through the middle grapefruit and orange zest take over. Rye spiciness dominates the finish, also dries it out some. Full and luscious mouthfeel. Again could pass for a nice IPA in most places.

Not bad, fruity but soapy finnish.. (Maybe it was the glass?) Moderate content at 6.75%

On tap: Big citrus hop aroma. Mostly transparent orangish-amber wtih a touch of haze and a decent white head that lasts a minute or so. Quick initial light sweetness is quickly dominated by a big citrus hop finish. Rye is minimal. With all the citrus hoppiness, it’s very IPA-like.