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), Ellicottville Brewing Company, Mug, New York, Pint Glass, United States |
I have learned to be cautious about my expectations when opening a bottle of beer from a “Beer-of-the-Month-Club” selection. So when I popped the EBC Pale Ale I was delighted. Ellicottville is located in southwestern New York state. It has been called the...
by Michael Larson | American Pale Ale (APA), Great Lakes Brewing Company, Mug, Ohio, Pint Glass, United States |
Michael: I’m not much of an environmentalist. I’m not saying that the glass bottle I just emptied isn’t going in the recycling bin. I’m not saying I throw candy bar wrappers out my car window or burn tires in my backyard. I’m just saying I’m not very, well, fanatical....
by Matt | American Pale Ale (APA), California, Mug, Pint Glass, Trader Joe's, United States |
This beer pours a fluffy, 2 finger head and smells of delicious, American hops. Yellow / orange in color, clear, no sediment. The taste is balanced and crisp, with some solid malt backbone. Satisfying, yet refreshing. The hops are very present, but not overdone. They...
by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Emmett's Brewing Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
While this beer in bottle form is a new arrival, the significance behind it is rather nostalgic. Last summer I had the privilege of being on a softball team with a random group of guys. Our captain got Emmett’s Ale House to sponsor us which would turn out to be a...
by Tom Smillie | American Pale Ale (APA), Harpoon Brewery, Massachusetts, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
I found a bargain the other day. A 12pk for 6 different Harpoon beers for $7.99 is a steal. It appealed to my wallet and to the fact that I’ll be getting 6 varieties to review. The first brew I decided to break open was their UFO Pale Ale. I was looking forward to...
by Taylor Birkey | American Pale Ale (APA), Colorado, Mug, New Belgium Brewing Inc., Pint Glass, United States |
Mighty Arrow Pale Ale is a seasonal APA brewed and bottled by New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado. The one I’m reviewing tonight comes in the 12 oz. brown bottle with the signature New Belgium band around the neck. I picked this one up as a single...