apa

Oh well, back to pale ales I guess.  It’s not a familiar beer, Hoppit, but given the quality so far I don’t think I have anything to worry about.  I feel like Ben Plantada American Pale Ale has some double meanings it might or might not want to share.

It is the very picture of it’s style – clear golden color, almost whipped cream head, maybe slightly more citrus than necessary in the aroma, but it’s fitting for an APA. The flavor is surprisingly heavy, with a big load of mandarin. It’s not sugary sweet, but there is a good amount of fruit. It’s a pretty big feeling beer, a lot of sun and a lot of brightness emanating from it. Despite the weight it isn’t heavy-handed, just firm, a real pick-me-up kind of beer. It’s not demanding but good back-up. On a rainy December night, it really lights up a room or conversation. Well done, or should I say well planted?