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 John | American Pale Ale (APA), Great Waters Brewing Company, Minnesota, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
On March 17 I purchased my first growler! For those who are new to the beer world a growler is 64 oz of beer in a bottle. Great Waters doesn’t sell their beer any other way. I had some extra on may GW gift certificate and wanted to spend it ASAP. So I bought the...
by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Anchor Brewing Company, California, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
My initial experience with this brew came in April during Chicago Craft Beer Week when I went to a meet and greet with Fritz Magtag. It was on tap, along with almost all Anchors beers, so I decided to give it a try. This Pale Ale was brew to be a new seasonal from...
by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Company, Missouri, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
My second beer from Crown Valley Brewing needed to be one that is somewhat hop centric in order to see how they do brewing hoppier beers. I chose their APA as they do not brew an IPA that I could find. Now to start off, let me acknowledge that they brew a good number...
by Matt | American Pale Ale (APA), Colorado, Mug, Odell Brewing Company, Pint Glass, United States |
You can imagine what this beer may taste like based on the name. After a good day at work and a daughter that is early to bed, I couldn’t wait to crack this beer open. Thanks to Steve in Colorado for this treat. It pours a rich, golden honey color with a fluffy,...
by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, Rogue Ales, United States |
This is the second of apparently four GYO Rogue beers that I have been able to find in my neck of the woods. If you check their website (www.rogue.com) you’ll find they currently offer a Blonde Ale, Black Lager, and two Pales as a part of this series. Looking back at...
by Taylor Birkey | American Pale Ale (APA), Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
Craft beer enthusiasts that come through Chicago visit Goose Island Beer Company: it’s a fact of nature. Goose Island is the most widely known Chicago-based craft brewer hands down. They make really good beer. Recently, my bride and I stopped by the original...