New Belgium Mighty Arrow
This beer happened to be on sale for only about $6.50 which greatly influenced my purchase. New Belgium makes quite a few top notch brews that usually run about $8 per 6 pack. This is a seasonal beer of the Pale Ale variety. This Pale Ale is not an India Pale Ale style brew which means nothing more than its brewed slightly differently and uses different types of the same ingredients. Certain types of malts and yeast and that sort of thing. However, the power of the flavor is still there. Many people find pale ales to be a bit too bitter, however, they are among the most flavorful of beers. If you enjoy your beer to have a flavor that is not subtle in the least, drink a pale ale. The flavors just explode on your tounge with ferocity. The Mighty Arrow is named after a dog that belonged to one of the people that ran the brewery for a time. (possibly still does, i didn't fact check) The flavors are all there, and what you would expect from a pale ale. The bouquet is flowery and smells of citrus. There is a tiny hint of honey in the finish, but it is not a "sweet" beer by any means. If you're looking for a bargain, this is definitely they way to go. Its comparable to a Stone IPA, but for a few dollars less. Being slightly less powerful than classic IPA's this beer may be a good starting point for someone who is looking to get in to more interesting beers. 8/10
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