Beer of the Weekend #478: Alaskan Freeride APA
The beer on this beautiful Fourth Eve is Alaskan Freeride APA, brewed by the Alaskan Brewing Company of Juneau, Alaska.
Serving type: 12-ounce bottle. “071913” is printed on the label, and I assume that is a freshness date.
Appearance: Poured into a pint glass. Two fingers of buttery, eggshell-colored head settles slowly, leaving an even skim and ring around the edge. The color is a hazy, pale amber.
Smell: There is a ton of grapefruit and tangerine right off the bat. It is a touch catty, too, and there are musty, pale malts. The overall impression, though, is invigorating citrus.
Taste: It has a full-bodied, dry mouthfeel and the beer packs a nice, tasty punch. The grapefruit and tangerine citrus are present but are quite muted compared to the smell. They are, however, omnipresent and complemented by lemon zest; they even linger on the taste buds after each sip. Musty pale malts and caramel play supporting roles.
Drinkability: This is very drinkable, tasty stuff. It is refreshing and not too heavy.
Fun facts about AFAPA:
-Style: American Pale Ale.
-Price: $1.69/bottle at Otto’s Elm Grove Liquor’s in Elm Grove, Wisconsin.
-Serving temperature: 40-45ºF.
-Alcohol content: 5.3 percent ABV.
-Food pairings: According to the beer’s webpage, “Freeride APA pairs well with gourmet pub fare, especially a BLTA or club sandwich with peppered bacon, a spicy chicken quesadilla, or freshly battered Alaska halibut and chips.”
-IBU: 40.
-Color: 14 SRM.
The Quiet Man’s grade: B.
Serving type: 12-ounce bottle. “071913” is printed on the label, and I assume that is a freshness date.
Appearance: Poured into a pint glass. Two fingers of buttery, eggshell-colored head settles slowly, leaving an even skim and ring around the edge. The color is a hazy, pale amber.
Smell: There is a ton of grapefruit and tangerine right off the bat. It is a touch catty, too, and there are musty, pale malts. The overall impression, though, is invigorating citrus.
Taste: It has a full-bodied, dry mouthfeel and the beer packs a nice, tasty punch. The grapefruit and tangerine citrus are present but are quite muted compared to the smell. They are, however, omnipresent and complemented by lemon zest; they even linger on the taste buds after each sip. Musty pale malts and caramel play supporting roles.
Drinkability: This is very drinkable, tasty stuff. It is refreshing and not too heavy.
Fun facts about AFAPA:
-Style: American Pale Ale.
-Price: $1.69/bottle at Otto’s Elm Grove Liquor’s in Elm Grove, Wisconsin.
-Serving temperature: 40-45ºF.
-Alcohol content: 5.3 percent ABV.
-Food pairings: According to the beer’s webpage, “Freeride APA pairs well with gourmet pub fare, especially a BLTA or club sandwich with peppered bacon, a spicy chicken quesadilla, or freshly battered Alaska halibut and chips.”
-IBU: 40.
-Color: 14 SRM.
The Quiet Man’s grade: B.
