Sunday, December 9, 2018

Goose Island Old Man Grumpy Pale Ale

Goose Island Old Man Grumpy Pale Ale. 5.8% ABV. 44 IBU. Goose Island Brewing, Chicago, IL, and wherever else Budweiser wants to brew it.

I am an old man, and often quite grumpy. Is this the beer for me?

Clear, bright orange hue, large ivory head, leaving lace.

In the nose: Bold, piney, resinous. Citrus notes mixed with caramel malt tones.

In the mouth: Bigger and bolder on the palate. One might call it "dank", if one wishes. Rather rich with hoppy goodness, and plenty of malt, to boot. Juicy, tropical, citric, just a touch. Fruity and bitter to beat the band. Chocolate and caramel flavors lay in deep in the malt profile. Quite complex, and easily drinkable. Good pale ale and you can drink it.

Inspired by our grouchy-yet-gifted brewmaster, Old Man Grumpy is a deliciously drinkable pale ale sure to lift anyone’s spirits.

This lighter-bodied ale is dry hopped with Huell Melon and Mosaic hops that give the beer a tropical flavor profile of pineapple followed by pine hop characteristics.  It has subtle malt sweetness, balanced bitterness with a clean finish.

Cheer up.  Drink Up.

Style: Dry Hopped American Pale Ale
ABV: 5.8%
IBU: 44
Color: Golden
Hops: Cascade, Chinook, Huell Melon, Mosaic

Malts: 2-Row, Caramel 40, Special Pale

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