Reuben's Brews Reuben's Crushable
What the brewers say
“An approachable, bright, hazy pale ale that lives up to its name.”
What our panel thought
“Mandarin orange twist up front in the aroma with a touch of lemon pith behind. As it warms, more orange zest comes out. A burst of pineapple-juicy-fruit hops with a medium-fluffy pillow backdrop hold up those delicate hop flavors. Soft, bright, well-rounded, pleasant. The bitterness and sweetness are nicely balanced.”
What our editors thought
“Gentle stone-fruit notes, with light berry esters, layers of lemon with a vanilla-like sweetness, and just a touch of sweaty tropical fruit underneath make for a layered but concise nose with no note out of place. The flavor is similarly controlled yet energetic, with green tropical notes vibing alongside sharper lemon citrus while a pithy, earthy bitterness rides softly underneath. Not sweet, it relies on the ideas these tropical flavors suggest more than any residual malt sugar. But that feeling of width in a very lean package with a tight, tropical citrus bitterness that scrubs the finish makes for an utterly enjoyable beer.”
