Had some of this a while back and figured I should post about it. Southern Tier makes great stuff but I don't see it all too often. Had never tried this variant...I don't recall seeing too many Southern Tier six-packs in the store (they usually come in 22oz bombers.) Good thing I grabbed this, too - turns out it was their last six-pack. It pays to take a chance!
It's a 4.6% ABV session India Pale Ale (according to them, one of their lightest beers.) Like a lot of the stuff they make, it's a blend of select malts and hops. It's also bottle conditioned, which means the brewers stick some yeast and some sugar (not a lot, mind you) into the bottle before packaging. This allows a bit of fermentation to happen in transit and on the shelf. Many beers, especially craft beers, do this. It makes the beer fresher, longer, and helps it age a little bit in the bottle.
The pour is nice and fast, with a clear-ish yellow color and a big foamy head. Lots of bubbles here, lots of spice. It was pretty thin, but still had some good flavor. It makes for a good session ale (as advertised) and would grab it again if I saw it.
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