Another beer style that started in England, the America Pale Ale can best be thought of as a slightly less hoppy version of an American IPA. Since there are many variations in both of these beer styles, however, the distinction is fuzzy at best.
Ranging in color from a pale gold to copper-colored, this style usually features a medium malt profile - usually with bready or toasty flavors, instead of sweeter malt flavors - that then develops into more IPA-like hop flavors. Like the American IPA, the hops in an American Pale Ale are usually grown in America, and generally have fruity, floral, piney, and citrus flavors. Whereas hop flavors are important in the American IPA, the APA should provide a nice balance of malts, hops, and bitterness - a good beer style to experiment with hop flavors.
Best served cool, at 46-54 degrees in a pint glass, tumbler, or beer mug.
An extra pale ale hopped exclusively with Zythos hops. The Zythos hop is a proprietary hop blend from HopUnion and is described as having distinct tropical (pineapple) and citrus tones, with slight pine characteristics. The Zythos hop will make this a very unique beer for all to enjoy.
This extra pale ale is hopped exclusively with Bravo hops. The Bravo hop is described as having a pleasant fruity, floral, and earthy essence with a slightly spicy aroma. This delightfully session-able ale is surely to please your palette. (Description provided by company)
Cascade an extra pale ale hopped exclusively with the versatile Cascade hops. Cascade is so loved because it is extremely aromatic but isn’t overly bitter.
Centennial ale (Batch 100), an extra pale ale hopped exclusively with the ethereal Centennial hops. This hop variety, described as a ‘Super Cascade,’ is hard to find and a treat for Birmingham’s craft beer lovers.
Finch's Pale Ale is an American style Pale Ale featuring Crystal and Munich malts to give it a nice sweet, biscuit malt flavor with a hop punch from Cascade and Simcoe for a citrus, dank aroma.
Our take on a classic American pale ale. Soft caramel flavor and medium-bodied balanced with its piney and citrus aroma from generous hopping make Firefox amazingly drinkable and suitable for any occasion. (Description provided by company)
Wet Hops (fresh hops) are hops that are picked off the vine and used in the brewing process before they are dried and packaged like normal. To brew this beer we get Cascade Hops from Yakima, Washington. They are picked, shipped and put into the brew within 36 hours.
Schooner Ale was first made as an educational beer, to showcase the difference between hops that are processed for storage (dried and pelletized) and the Wet Hops (fresh and whole) that we use once a year during harvest in late summer.
Our original Pale Ale is a rich golden brew, crafted with aromatic German hops and rounded out with a blend of American and Munich malts. While it’s hopped like a lager, we ferment it like an ale to create a smooth, bright taste that has just a hint of fruit and spice.
Our Grunion Pale Ale wasn’t born on a beach, but in a backyard. Originating from an employee-only home brew contest, this award-winning hoppy pale ale is named after the tiny local fish known for late night frolics on shore.