I seem to be drinking a fair amount of Otto's beer lately. I hadn't seen Pallet Jack Pale Ale on their tap menu before, so I thought I'd give it a try. Once again, I forgot to whip out ye olde celle phone and take a quick pic before indulging, so I'll have to paint you a picture with my words instead.
Vittles:
American Pale Ale
6.3% abv
Score:
Appearance: 9/10
Aroma: 23/25
Taste: 37/40
Mouthfeel: 9/10
Style: 4/5
Drinkability: 8/10
Overall: 90/100
Impression:
I have to say I was fairly impressed with how well the Belgian yeast strain paired with the American hops. I've tried a slew of Belgian-yeast-American-hops crossovers, and many of them were quite off balance, but Pallet Jack Pale Ale is pleasing to the eye, the nose, and the taste buds. It's a cloudy, golden-straw color, but I can't really comment on the head since there was little of it left by the time I was served. There was a fair amount of lacing, though, so I know it had a decently tall head at one point. The aroma is pleasantly fragrant but mild, with hints of earthiness, fruitiness, and some floral undertones. The major hops players were the citrus/grapefruit and pine flavors, but they weren't harsh like I've tasted them in other Belgo-American hybrids. Instead, they nicely complemented the awesome esters that I love so much in Belgian yeasts. The mouthfeel is smooth and creamy, and the carbonation brings a bit of a sting. The crisp and dry finish round out the beer very nicely. I would absolutely get this one again, especially on tap.
Cheers!
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