Saranac produces a very solid offering with their Pale Ale. It is classified as an English Pale Ale but it more like a hybrid of English and American styles.

This beer is made with a mix of American hops with Cascade and traditional English hops such as Fuggles, Bramling Cross, and East Kent Goldings. The result is a balance of pine and citrus with earthy and spicy notes. These flavors and aromas definitely play nicely together to produce a unique pale ale.

Date Tasted: Sunday, May 18, 2014 11:11:51 PM (PDT)

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: burnt orange

burnt orange Smell: floral, wet pine, a little grassy, a touch of peaches, tropical fruit, citrus, suitably malty

floral, wet pine, a little grassy, a touch of peaches, tropical fruit, citrus, suitably malty Taste: an even balance of sweet & bitter, slightly spicy almost like rye

an even balance of sweet & bitter, slightly spicy almost like rye Overall: a well done IPA

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Beer: Saranac Pale Ale

Style: English Pale Ale

ABV: 5.5%

Brewery: The Matt Brewing Company (Saranac)

Brewery City: Utica, NY

Brewery Country: United States

Disclosure: Sample provided by Matt Brewing Company.