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An American Pale Ale brewed by
Northern Lights Brewing Co.

Spokane, Washington USA

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43.28/5.03.12/5.0Spring-0Lager glass, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Crisp and refreshing Springtime ale.

 glkaiser (999), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Aug 12, 2008  
Biscuit malt dominates up front with some grassy hops following. Light bitterness and light all around. Just fine for a summer "fest" beer.


 Bradrcr (617), Renton, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/513/20
Jun 14, 2008  
5/24/08 On draught at the Brewpub. Aroma is light, sweet and floral, with excellent hop/malt note integration. Appearance is very clear gold with a medium-high maintained white head. Flavor is an even malt/hop balance with light malt sweetness and a light, but much more (vs. the aroma) earthy, grassy and spicy hop note. Mouthfeel is quite dry, medium bodied, with a spicy aftertaste that does not finish. Overall, quite good. It’s nice to see to see a Pale Ale that isn’t trying to be "IPA light", and content with a solid hot weather craft beer status.


jhanske (18), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/105/58/103/513/20
Mar 30, 2008  
Pint at brewery. This was a perfectly refreshing spring ale. I compared it to Sierra Nevada ESB. They are very similar. This beer was on the lighter side. Amarillo hops, nice gold color and nice overall balance. I preferred it to the to the amber and the pale.


 presario (2441), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Mar 26, 2008  
Sample tray. Amarillo hops. Lasting head on gold. Light hop scent. Light body. Strong hop flavour. Alcohol and hop finish, just a touch mediciny. Brings out the spice in the food.



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