American Pale Ale (APA) Beer Reviews
Give some props to Ken Grossman (Sierra Nevada) for getting this hoppy, refreshing brew on the map. A true classic.
by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Flute Glass, Fruit Lambic, Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, Rogue Ales, Snifter, Stange, United States |
The last of four Chatoe GYO brews, John Maier adds a little twist by adding a sour ale to the mix. Using an additional Belgian yeast strain and introducing cherries in the brewing process the old Flemish style ales of old come to mind. When examining its appearance I...
by John | American Pale Ale (APA), Mug, Pint Glass, Stevens Point Brewery, United States, Wisconsin |
Caught in the heartland of Wisconsin I wanted to get a “local” beer. So Stevens Point was my choice. I like to get a feel for what the locals like to drink so when near Steven’s Point I picked up a 6 pack of, whatelse, Stevens Point. It was a nice...
by Team | American Pale Ale (APA), Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, Widmer Brothers Brewery |
Taylor: Widmer Brothers are most famous for their Hefeweizen, which is the highest selling of its kind in the United States, and holds a place on the annual craft beer earning sheet. I myself have never tried the Hefe, and over a year since I got into beer, am only...
by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Colorado, Great Divide Brewing Company, Mug, Pint Glass, United States, Wet/Harvest Hop Beers |
The bookstore I started at on Oct. 4th is finally open for business, meaning my schedule has become a little more consistent. For a while I was pulling 9-13 hour days in preparation for our grand opening. That said, I’m still on a Fresh hop, Wet hop, Hop Harvest (or...
by Matt | American Pale Ale (APA), Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States, Wild Onion Brewing Company |
It has been a long time since I’ve written about beer. Life has been chaotic in my world, but not chaotic enough to give up drinking beer, just a bit tough to consistently write about it. Here I am reviewing a beer that is local to Chicagoland, brewed by the Wild...
by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Blue Point Brewing Company, Mug, New York, Pint Glass, United States |
Another regional brew I’m not able to get in the Midwest has graced my presence. Blue Point claims to be “Long Island’s Brewery” and being that I’ve never been to Long Island I can’t speak otherwise. This APA is a brewed in honor of their 10th anniversary and uses...