Side Launch Pale Ale

Beer # 227 Side Launch Pale Ale

Side Launch Brewing Company
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

Independent Microbrewery
Pale Ale
5.3 % ABV IBU: 35 Aluminum Can 473 ml
$3.95 (Canadian) At LCBO 

Twitter: @sidelaunch

Another offering from the good people of Side Launch in Collingwood.The second of their three core beers, tonight's brew is a Canadian Pale Ale, but to me it is very reminiscent of a British Pale. 

Onto our tasting:
Pours a brassy gold with a massive off-white head made up of small bubbles. Aroma is a toasty, citrus with note of hay and straw. First sip is deeply herbal with fresh bitter hops, clean and light and very refreshing. There is dandelion and chicory, some mild bitterness towards the end clean fresh malt taste and a touch of caramel. Aeration gives us a funky green herbal hoppiness, and a touch of bitterness on the finish to clean up the palate.

Impressions: Fail, So-so, Pass, Exceptional 

Cost: 5/6 PASS
Colour: 5/6 PASS
Beer Style: 5/6 PASS
Re-Order:  5/6  PASS
Experience:  5/6 PASS

Final Thoughts:

An excellent take on the Pale ale style. Easy drinking and delicious. This will be a very good beer for you patio consideration this year. Try one soon.

Cheers


CJT



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