Real Ale Brewer's Cut #19 Belgian Style Pale Ale

In the sprit of friendly neighborhood smack-downs we present the Belgian-Style Pale Ale, Belgium’s response to the European Pilsners that dominated much of the mid-twentieth century. Unlike the hop-driven profile of American pale ales, Belgian versions lean more heavily on malt and spicy yeast flavors, with a subtle noble hop character playing in the background. Our version of the style features the German-bred Mandarina Bavaria hop, a daughter of the American variety, Cascade. With its German-American heritage, Mandarina employs a subtle orange character to weave between the sweet spiciness of our house Belgian yeast strain.