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I've always enjoyed the brews from Half Full Brewery . It is a steady, dependable Connecticut brewery. Their beers may not stand out or be among my top ten, but they are always straightforward, honest, enjoyable beers. I have found them to be accessible, easy to drink, crisp, clean, and if not memorable, never disappointing.
Refresh, their rotational pale ale, is no exception. While the Pale Ale is among their core beers, it is described as rotational, I believe, because they never quite brew it the same way each time. The hop varieties, etc vary from time to time.
The first thing you notice is the clear straw color, signalling a light bodied brew. Next you catch the slight pine and hoppy scents. There is a whiff of citrus in the initial aroma, but it is very faint.
Denoting the color and subtle aromas, the flavor is also more on the mellow side. You notice a slight prickly sensation as you begin to drink. There is a noticeable but not strong taste of hops with a touch of bitterness. Overall the sensation is lightness. This is a beer that is light in both body and flavor. I was not surprised to learn this pale ale comes in at 5% abv.
So what to make of Refresh pale ale? It is what I've come to expect from Half Full. A refreshing, honest brew. Easy to drink. A good session beer. Just not one that will likely stay with you.
I give Refresh rotational pale ale from Half Full Brewery 6 mugs out of 10.
Refresh, their rotational pale ale, is no exception. While the Pale Ale is among their core beers, it is described as rotational, I believe, because they never quite brew it the same way each time. The hop varieties, etc vary from time to time.
The first thing you notice is the clear straw color, signalling a light bodied brew. Next you catch the slight pine and hoppy scents. There is a whiff of citrus in the initial aroma, but it is very faint.
Denoting the color and subtle aromas, the flavor is also more on the mellow side. You notice a slight prickly sensation as you begin to drink. There is a noticeable but not strong taste of hops with a touch of bitterness. Overall the sensation is lightness. This is a beer that is light in both body and flavor. I was not surprised to learn this pale ale comes in at 5% abv.
So what to make of Refresh pale ale? It is what I've come to expect from Half Full. A refreshing, honest brew. Easy to drink. A good session beer. Just not one that will likely stay with you.
I give Refresh rotational pale ale from Half Full Brewery 6 mugs out of 10.
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