Flying Dog Doggie Style Pale Ale

Doggie Style is flying high after the New York Times rated it their #1 pale ale after a recent tasting.

Flying Dog's Pale Ale poured a clear, amber color with a two fingered width, off white head. The aroma is malty, with a light nuttiness to it. The body is smooth, medium bodied, with some light fruit sweetness and a little more of the nuttiness from the nose. The backend offers a hoppy balance before leading to a dry finish. The beer left coated rings of hanging lace on the glass.

Overall, this is a very nice pale ale. I would be hard pressed to call it my favorite but it offers plenty for the drinker to savor while staying a bit restrained. A nice beer to try.

North Coast Acme Pale Ale

Acme poured a clear copper color with a small white head. The nose was clean and hoppy with some underlying malts. The body was light, with restrained malt and nicely balanced. The finish was medium lengthed and crisp, fitting for this beer. The beer left a nice lace on the glass and would make for a very nice session beer with its low ABV.