Reviewing the Dry Hopped Pale Ale from Founders Brewing Company.Score: 79
Bottled 09/12/11, served in a pint glass, and enjoyed on 01/17/12.
Appearance: Pours a transparent/translucent honey yellow color with two fingers of white foamy head that quickly settles into a thin layer atop the beer. Average lacing. 3.5/5
Smell: Has a grains and apples aroma with a hint of pear. Smells almost like a cider/apple juice with pilsner qualities. Some malted barley and wheat in there too, with light floral qualities. 3/5
Taste: Has a wheaty pale ale flavor with a lighter-than-usual amount of hops, a little apple cider, and a malty citrus flavor. A lot more grainy than expected when I bought this, though some was expected based on the nose. Kinda sweet, malty grains on the midpalate. Has a briefly lingering finish that tastes like a better version of Budweiser. 3/5
Mouthfeel: Light bodied, medium-light carbonation carbonation. Finishes malty and slightly bitter. 3/5
Overall: I know this bottle is four months old, so maybe the beer just was not fresh enough, but I was very underwhelmed by Founders here. This one is not bad, but it's not good. I suppose I might have to try this one fresh again sometime in the future, but for the time being there are now two Founders beers that I do not like -- this and Cerise.
Recommendation: A ho-hum Pale Ale that can be skipped by all. If you need an everyday, always available Pale Ale, just keep drinking good ol' Sierra Nevada.
Pairings: Chicken salad?
Cost: $9.99 for a six pack.
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