Friday, May 3, 2013

Saint Archer - Pale Ale

"Balance toward the hoppy end of the spectrum, this straight-forward, California-style pale is eminently sessionable. Crystal and Munich Malts provide a backbone to showcase the bright, citrus, piney notes of cascade, chinook and simcoe hops"

                                                    - Saint Archer Brewery



Brewery: Saint Archer Brewing Company
Beer: Pale Ale
Style: Pale Ale
ABV: 5%

Saint Archer Brewing Company is unlike any other craft brewery, as it was founded by a unique blend of talented people which includes artists, musicians, professional skateboarders, surfers, and snowboarders. All coming together with passion and commitment to their mutual love of handcrafted beer. 

The ambassadors of Saint Archer read off as a who's who in the professional skateboarding and world class surfing competition circles. Astounding skaters such as Paul Rodriguez, who made history by being the first skateboarder to be named to Nike SB; Mikey Taylor, an original competitor in the street league pro tour; and Sean Malto, who recently turned pro a few years ago but has already made a name for himself with his unmatched technical precision and consistency. Professional surfers like Dusty Pane who is climbing the ranks of the association of professional surfers (ASP); Josh Kerr, who is recognized as an aerial specialist and is currently seen in the world tour; Derek Dunfee, San Diego's own big wave rider who also writes and directs film about the sport of surfing. Skate legend Todd Richards, writer and photographer Jeff Johnson and top 10 ranked professional surfer Laura Enever are just some of the talented people who have founded this brewery and are spreading the good word for Saint Archer. 

Onto their beer and this time it is their Pale Ale. Pours great, glowing with its golden body. Hints of pine and citrus come through off its white creamy head. The flavor is a great balance of malt and hops, crisp and holds a slight bitter bite for a pale ale. The beer is light and very sessionable yet also tasty, head brewers Ray Astamendi, an award winning master brewer, and Kim Lutz, former head brewer for Maui brewing company, know their stuff and this is a solid pale ale. Get some for the summer! 

Aroma: 6
Appearance: 4
Flavor: 7
Palate: 3
Style Rating: 9/10

 

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