Friday, December 12, 2014

Beer Advent: Days 8-10

Day 8
Whale's Tale Pale Ale
ABV - 5.6%


Hacksaw
Whale's Tale Pale Ale brought a solid experience for me. Thankfully it was brewed without the harming of whale's anywhere! I found more malty flavors than I was expecting in a pale, but the slight hop flavor and mild bitterness were there on the finish. I felt like Moby Dick was splashing my taste buds with a wave as I was swallowing each time.

Down the Hall
Yeah, looks like the Whale's Tale Pale Ale substituted rhyming for actual whale parts.  Probably for the best there.  Definitely more of an English pale ale with more malt body and slightly understated hop character.  I can't really say anything bad about it, it was a solid pale, easy drinking, and a really pretty pour to boot.  I love the canned craft beer wave, so extra props for that.  But it wasn't particularly inspiring.  I do like gaining experience with some of these beers I've seen before but never tried.  It does make me curious to try some more of Cisco's brews.  On a separate note, with this beer I crested 500 unique check-ins on Untappd!  I'm now legendary or something apparently.