Indecision Pale Ale

Indecision Pale Ale by Smartmouth Brewing Co. is an American Pale Ale and was judged as one (BJCP sub-style 18B). It poured slightly cloudy and gold into the glass sporting a thick white head with modest retention. The nose featured an intense piney hop aroma up front and throughout with only a muted malt contribution late. The flavor profile was dominated by earthy and piney hops as well as malt that had a slight spiciness. Palate sensations included medium body and carbonation, and no discernable alcohol warmth or astringency.

Overall, this pale ale was drinkable and diverges from other (citrusy-hop) pale ales on the market. Hop levels were moderate as appropriate for American Pale Ales. This beer might appeal to beer drinkers whose palates are fatigued from too many aggressively hop-forward IPA’s.