Style: Pale Ale (American)

ABV: 4.8

95/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	19
Mouthfeel:	5

Peculier Ales Sun is Shining

What the brewers say

“Candied oranges and a touch of pine dominate this homage to the all-Citra pale ales.”

What our panel thought

“High carbonation ramps up the hop aromas and emphasizes its bitterness. Aroma screams of Fruity Pebbles with New World citrus, pine. Clean, bready base beer with a bitter finish that is just on the pale side of IPA.”

What our editors thought

“Fresh melon and mango on the nose with a dusty, citrus zest sheen for an old-new-school contrast. Firm, pithy-citrus bitterness in the sip, smooth and lustrous. Modern, with vintage echoes.”

Review printed in: Rethinking the Classic Pale Ale (Winter 2023) (View All Issues)

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