Alpha Pale Ale - Matilda Bay Brewing Co.

DaveFL1976

Florida

4.05/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Matilda Bay Alpha Pale Ale
Sherlock Holmes September 7 2005
A hard to find beer, I finally ran across Matilda Bay’s Alpha Ale on tap at Sherlock Holmes Bar on Colins Street. Alpha pours a nice golden colour with a bit of a carbonated head that settles down in relatively short order. The smell, as expected is heavy on the floral hops (just the way I like it). Upon first sip, the malt and hop combination is pretty well rounded. You’ll taste the sweetness of the malt, and then the hop bitterness hits the back of your tounge. This, in my opinion is a better beer than, say James Squire IPA. The mouthfeel is more full and flavourful. It seems to have a bit more body than Little Creatures Pale with about the same hoppyness. (not as well balanced, however)
Carbonation on this draft is near perfect for my tastes. My only complaint with this beer is the weak head and minimal lacing. All in all, I’m impressed with this beer, and will gladly order another.
Appearance: 3.0
Smell: 4.5
Taste: 4.0
Mouthfeel: 4.0
Drinkability: 4.0

Serving type: on-tap

09-27-2005 22:24:59 | More by DaveFL1976