Hooker Brewing Company - American Pale Ale
Purchased From: Harvest Fine Wines & Spirits
Serving Type: 12 oz. bottle, poured into a Hooker pint glass
Hooker’s American Pale Ale pours a medium amber with a yellowy-straw glow. The mid-sized tan head is slightly oily in appearance and packs solid retention. The lacing is modest, but pleasant overall. The nose is aromatic with plenty of piney hops and an underlying maple-like malt sweetness.
The malts are chunky and bold with a light caramel sweetness. There’s a clear presence of Hooker’s standard base malts, which thin down the body a bit, but leave off with a nice balance. The hops are clean and refreshing, but unobtrusive. There’s a definite emphasis on aromatics rather than bittering hops. This beer is very drinkable and a dependable year-round brew.
Final Verdict: B+
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