Saranac India Pale Ale
Beer-a-Day #188
A hop lover’s delight. In the India Pale Ale tradition this brew is very hoppy in both aroma and flavor from the generous amounts of cascade hops used in brewing. Look for a medium to full body and golden straw color.
Beer Style: American I.P.A.
Malt Selections: North American two-row
Hop Selections: Cascade
Color: Golden straw color
Mouthfeel / Body: Medium
Food Companions: Seafood, pizza, Mexican
Alcohol By Volume: 5.8%
Original Gravity: 14.50
Clear and pretty amber with two fingers’ worth of head. Grapefruity hops. Pleasantly bitter and refreshing.
I don’t need to tell Ron about this one, since it’s practically brewed in his back yard, but I’ll bet my wife would like it. I know I do.
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