REVIEW – Crafted Pale Ale
BEER NAME: Crafted Pale Ale
BEER STYLE: American Pale Ale
BREWERY: Metal Lane Brewing Co.
REGION: Cape Town, Western Cape
ABV: 4.7%
INGREDIENTS: Water, Malt, Yeast & Hops
BREWER’S NOTES: This balanced & refreshing ale with a nose full of stone fruit & grapefruit, is Citra & Simcoe working in perfect harmony!
TASTING NOTES:
- APPEARANCE: Deep Amber, with white lingering head
- AROMA: toasted malt caramel, pine, fruity
- FLAVOUR: Toasted malt backbone, with fruity citrus flavours and a lightly bitter end.
- MOUTHFEEL: Light to Medium bodied, silky smooth texture and understated carbonation
- OVERALL: A refreshing balance of toasted malt flavours and fruity hops.
- PAIR WITH: Mature cheddar to start, for the braai chilli & lime chicken keybabs, and for desert pairing try with a pumpkin flan
BREW REVIEW RATING: 7.5 /10
BREWER’S SPECS
| MEASURABLE | SPEC |
| ABV | 4.7% |
| Colour (EBC) | Stats not available – estimate 28 |
| IBU’s | 28 |
| Ingredients | Water, malt, yeast & hops |
| Glass | Nonic Pint |
| Original gravity | Not Available |
| PRICE (AVE) | R31.25 |
| Serving temperature | 4-6°C |
| Style | American Pale Ale |
| BREW REVIEW RATING | 7.5 /10 |
