Drake's Brewing Alpha Session. Drake's calls this brew their NorCal Bitter. Low ABV (3.9%) session beer that is loaded with hops; bittered to 50 IBU with a healthy dose of dry hops. I was served this beer at my favorite bar in town, Tony's Darts Away, in a classic pint glass.
Appearance - Golden yellow. Thin white head, not much lacing. Super clear.
Aroma - Absolutely love the smell. Super dank and piney with hints of grapefruit, mango, and green onion. Not much in the way of malt aroma, the hops really stick out.
Taste - Explosion of hops. Lots of resiny grapefruit zest. Hints of mango and tropical fruit. Light bready malt profile; slight cracker. Nice clean fermentation profile.
Mouthfeel - This beer drinks like any superior session beer should; its not watery or thin, just enough there to balance the wallop of hops. Keeps you coming back for more. Mouthfeel is light to medium with medium carbonation.
Overall - One of the best beers I have ever had, period. I'm a fan of the West Coast-style IPAs but I'm not a huge fan of high ABV beer; I enjoy quaffing beers and not a huge fan of getting blasted on my ass after 3 or 4. This beer satisfies that craving and you can drink them all day long.
Appearance - Golden yellow. Thin white head, not much lacing. Super clear.
Aroma - Absolutely love the smell. Super dank and piney with hints of grapefruit, mango, and green onion. Not much in the way of malt aroma, the hops really stick out.
Taste - Explosion of hops. Lots of resiny grapefruit zest. Hints of mango and tropical fruit. Light bready malt profile; slight cracker. Nice clean fermentation profile.
Mouthfeel - This beer drinks like any superior session beer should; its not watery or thin, just enough there to balance the wallop of hops. Keeps you coming back for more. Mouthfeel is light to medium with medium carbonation.
Overall - One of the best beers I have ever had, period. I'm a fan of the West Coast-style IPAs but I'm not a huge fan of high ABV beer; I enjoy quaffing beers and not a huge fan of getting blasted on my ass after 3 or 4. This beer satisfies that craving and you can drink them all day long.
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