With a fabulous chequered flag on the label, this looks like the perfect beer to drink while watching Formula 1, although it's quite strong at 6% so I wouldn't like to drink too many of them.
It's a deep golden beer that's so bubbly and lively it produces a huge off-white head. I didn't think I was going to get it all in the glass!
It has a lovely aroma of sweet juicy mango and pithy grapefruit with a hint of caramel and hops. The flavours all transfer into the taste and it's a rather nice blend of tropical fruit, citrus fruit, caramel and malt with a slight floral hint. The citrus aftertaste is quite strong but isn't so pithy that it's unpleasant, it just lingers a little bit too long for my liking.
It doesn't feel like a strong beer when you're drinking it, but I got a bit of a flushed face so I knew it was a strong one. It's quite fizzy and harshly carbonated that it gives the tongue a good tingling and maintains the head right through, leaving thick lacing on the glass.
Not bad at all, I really liked the tropical fruit flavour that took the edge off the citrus. A very pleasant American Pale Ale and I'd definitely have another one if I saw it again. Ale Be Seeing You!
Brewed by Bear Republic Brewing Company, California, USA
6% ABV
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