Firestone – Pale 31

I picked up Pale 31 as part of a mixed 6 pack a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed it with a couple of other selections from Firestone.  Pale 31 (4.8% ABV) is a pale ale – Firestone calls it a California Pale Ale – that has won a ton of awards over the years, including a Gold Medal at the 2011 GABF.

American Pale Ale – http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style/97 - Beeradvocate

Appearance – Crystal clear, gold with a two-finger head.

Aroma – One can detect the grain and sweetness from the malt and nice citrus aroma from the hops.

Taste – Excellent, well-balanced, quaffable, very nice.

Overall – A – One could drink these all day.  This is very well-balanced beer that has a great aroma and taste.  This is one of those beers that shows why you should seek out and try craft beer.

Website description – “Pale 31 is an ode to our home California, the 31st state to be added to the union.  Beer may not be associated with terroir the way wine is, but we believe that where we’re from impacts how our beers taste. This dry-hopped California Pale Ale represents the bold yet approachable spirit that embodies our state.”

Firestone – http://www.firestonebeer.com/beers/products/pale-31