Sunday, October 11, 2020

307. Maplewood Brewing Co. (Chicago, IL) - Charlatan

“An American Pale Ale generously hopped with Citra, Centennial, and Simcoe hops for fresh citrus flavors with mild earthy pine notes.”

This is lovely. Excellent balance of tropical, pine, and citrus flavors, with just a hint of a dry finish. I think it works a little bit better very cold—all of the flavors are there, and it’s crisp and refreshing. It’s still very fine when it warms up, but that crisp, cold punch in the first sip is where it’s most impressive.

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