So, what's the deal with the "session ale"? Why the need for this new name, when it's essentially a pale ale that doesn't rise above 5% or so alcohol by volume? Has it become blase' to say "pale ale"? And then there's the session IPA, don't get me started...
Well, Town Hall went and made one, called simply "Session Pale" on their website and "Upright Session Ale" at the brewpub. 5% ABV. Let's drink some already.
Appearance: clear, amber colored, lush pearl-white head.
Aroma: some floral notes, some citrus, clean, but spicy.
Taste: Nice little hop bite up front, little smack of bitterness, then it rolls off and it's all smooth and drinkable as they get. Lean-bodied and mellow. And….just a little bit boring. Well-crafted and delicious. And boring. But there's nothing wrong with that, it's just not the beer for me, right now. Would be great for whiling away the hours, perfect for a party.
Here's what I'm gonna do. I'll have a double IPA next, and return to another pint of this. Next, I'll move on to a Belgian strong, and back that up with more of this. That'll work. That'll do.
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