This week, I'm going local with an Irish Pale Ale

So I was in the local supermarket to quickly, and I stress quickly, grab a few bits for the dinner. And, as tends to happen, I had a quick peak at the craft beer section to see was there anything new and low and behold there were a few new ones and sure it'd be rude not to!!

This was one of them - I loved the name and the bottle art, so it was off to a good start as the fella says..

There we have it! This week's beer of the week is Jack the Lad Irish Pale Ale

So I got home for the supermarket and I had to get dinner cooked, kids bathed and kids to bed before kicking back with a cold beer, and I had a problem, the beer was warm, as it was on a shelf in the supermarket..

Fear not, I had time, a fridge-freezer and a brain :o)

Before

After

Just look at that frosty glass

The Info

Brewery: Reel Deel Brewing Company
ABV:4.5%
Can: 500ml
Recommended Temp: 9 degrees celsius

The verdict

This one poured a nice golden colour with a hint of red. The first thing noticed was the carbonation! Holy shitballs... The entire glass was froth initially.. So this one was certainly over carbonated and gassy. Maybe my freezer treatment contributed to this?

Even my little leprechaun is asking "Why so much gas!?"

Once the bubbles eventually disapatted, I tried this new Pale Ale.. it was crisp and I did get some notes of citrus, pine and grapefruit, but malty tones of biscuit and caramel were more to the fore, which is a negative for me in an IPA.

So, the beer was refreshing and ok I guess, but I wouldn't be in a rush to try another one anytime soon.

I enjoyed this one with some bombay mix. You've got to have a snack with a beer, don't ya!?

The Grade

2.25/5

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Thank you @detlev for keeping this going week after week for over a year now. Go check out his page, he's a very interesting guy and really knows his beers.

Peace out.