16 Mile Old Court Ale

Since I was in Delaware for my vacation, I figured I should try something from a Delaware brewery.  Last time I was down there, I went to Dogfish Head, so this time I decided to give 16 Mile a try.  I found a 6er of their Old Court Ale for a good price, so I gave it a shot:

Vittles:

American Pale Ale

6.1% abv

Score:

Appearance: 9/10

Aroma: 21/25

Taste: 35/40

Mouthfeel: 8/10

Style: 4/5

Drinkability: 8/10

Overall: 85/100

Impression:

I was actually a little surprised by this beer.  The aroma was pretty close to what I expected to smell -- toffee, caramel, a little breadiness, a hint of biscuit, something grassy, and a fair noseful of hoppy goodness.  But it punched me in the tongue more than I was expecting after such a relatively light aroma.  It was a welcome surprise.  It tastes like an APA should taste, for the most part, and it leaves a sticky, resinous bitterness that lingers in the aftertaste for quite a while.  The one down side was that I tasted something metallic that I couldn't quite pin down.  This seems like the kind of beer that would pair well with a good cut of steak or some slow-smoked bbq ribs.

Cheers!