Bright Pale by pFriem Family Brewers was reviewed as an American Pale Ale ( #18B ) of the 2015 BJCP Guidelines. The beer poured had a surprisingly light straw color ( almost golden ) hue. This beer was well carbonated with tiny, small bubbles that did not dissipate, as if it was bottled under nitrogen, but I know that it was not. The aroma of this Pale Ale was very lightly hopped with a subtle malt sweetness. The flavor had a nice balance of both malt/hops that made it slightly sweetness (malt) with a subtle bitterness (hops). The hops had a slight citrus and pine resin flavor. The mouthfeel and body of this beer was light and the carbonation level about medium. Upon first taste of this beer, I can categorically call this a " Session " Pale Ale. It meets the guidelines of a Pale Ale, however, on the lower threshold for the style. It was both light on the malt and on the hop bitterness, neverless it was a nice beer that can be drunk with ease as it has a 5% abv. Very smooth in the finish with no lingering bitterness.
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Bright Pale
Description
pFriem Bright Pale Ale is bursting with fruity and tropical hop notes such as white grapes, pineapple, and pine and tropical aromas of honeydew melon and passion fruit. When you experience its crisp, fruity, and clean finish, you’ll understand why we call it bright.
Judges Review
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20