Style: Pale Ale (American)

ABV: 5.6

86/100

Aroma:	11
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	17
Mouthfeel:	4

Westbound & Down Brewing Company Colorado Pale Ale

What the brewers say

“West Coast pale ale brewed with Simcoe, Centennial, Citra.”

What our panel thought

“Orange-forward nose with a dash of spice. Fresh citrus hop notes on the retronasal. Lightly sweet malt background, fresh white bread. Soft pale body elevates the orange and lemon hop flavors. Captivating conclusion brings an elevated bitterness together with the semisweet plump flavor.”

What our editors thought

“Fresh herbal and floral notes on the nose with just a touch of citrus. Light and a bit malty in the flavor, high and forward with a chunky floral bitterness hanging on the roof of the mouth.”

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

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