Independence American Pale Ale

Formerly brewed at Independence Brew Pub
Style: American Pale Ale
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker

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"Independence American Pale Ale", on tap at the brewpub and listed as a seasonal, side-by-side with the darker and maltier Independence Ale. Golden body with an oily, off-white head. Aroma of tea-like malt and moderate popcorn butter. Woodsy hop flavor and decent malt balance with medium bitterness. Diacetyl integrates reasonably well, but still detracts a little. A fair APA.

Pours a yellowish gold. Hoppy nose. Not overpowering. Pretty standard fare. Slight bitterness. Rated 10/18/09

Mild hops. I had this beer for a while and it was better after aging then when I initially tried it.

Light gold with little head. The aroma is hoppy, but not very strong. Not much else to it. Taste is hoppy and then bitter, with a long bitter aftertaste. It’s got a little bit of spice to it, but not much else. The body is a little watery, and leaves a film on your mouth.

Good fruity hop aroma with a standard malt note breaking through. Reddish amber with thin beige head and lacing. Flavor leans towards the malty with off notes of soap/shoe malt. decent hop finish. Moderate to light aluminum quality to finish. Still, the 2nd best thing they had on tap.