How do you like that glass? It was a gift from an in-law and became one of my favorites. Gotta love that inverted bottle shape.
The only complaint is that the glass itself is uncannily light to the touch, even when filled.
Which is usually my complaint about Pale Ales.
I'm a big fan of India Pale Ales. I loves me some hops.
Pale Ales to me are just that - pale imitations. I tend to judge them by how they stack up to my preferred IPA's, and they don't.
But I was pleasantly surprised by this offering from Butte Creek Brewing. Currently they are brewing out of the Mendocino brewing facility in Ukiah, California. Originally the brewery had set up shop in Chico, California.
This Pale Ale was another selection of the Microbrew Beer of the Month club.
It was not a pale imitation of an IPA. Sure it was not as hoppy or complex. But it was not light beer that is for sure as you can hopefully see from the image.
It was smooth but flavorful. The taste filled the mouth and stayed with you rather than pulling a disappearing act.
I usually avoid Pale Ales if I can unless they are all that remains at a party or in the fridge or an assortment pack. This Butte Creek Pale Ale however could easily be a beer of choice for purchase or a drinking session.
Butte Creek Pale Ale gets 7 mugs out of 10 from me. And from an IPA man that is a
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