On Tap at The Yardhouse in the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack, NY
Usually when I head to this place, I tend towards the darker beers (as I do almost everywhere). I figured I'd take the opportunity with my tasters (you're allowed to try a small bit of 2 different beers on each visit) to try something new, go out of my comfort zone. For me this was to try a pale ale. I'd heard of Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. on several occasions, but this was the first time I'd been able to try one of their offerings.
Liquid Gold pours a bright yellow. For a pale ale I was surprised that there was no visible carbonation. About a 1.5 finger width white head on this one. On first sniff you get a nice honeyed hop scent. There's a little bit of white grape in there as well. First sip reveals a nice honeyed, fruity sweetness, some of which comes from the white grape/apple/pear notes in this beer. A moderate amount of hop bitterness in there as well, but nothing overpowering. Nice crisp, slightly hopped, slightly sweet finish on this. Very high drink-ability, very refreshing. At 6% ABV (alcohol taste isn't present at all), its something you can definitely have 2-3 of before you start to feel a buzz.
Not a bad showing from Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.
Overall Rating: 4/5
Usually when I head to this place, I tend towards the darker beers (as I do almost everywhere). I figured I'd take the opportunity with my tasters (you're allowed to try a small bit of 2 different beers on each visit) to try something new, go out of my comfort zone. For me this was to try a pale ale. I'd heard of Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. on several occasions, but this was the first time I'd been able to try one of their offerings.
Liquid Gold pours a bright yellow. For a pale ale I was surprised that there was no visible carbonation. About a 1.5 finger width white head on this one. On first sniff you get a nice honeyed hop scent. There's a little bit of white grape in there as well. First sip reveals a nice honeyed, fruity sweetness, some of which comes from the white grape/apple/pear notes in this beer. A moderate amount of hop bitterness in there as well, but nothing overpowering. Nice crisp, slightly hopped, slightly sweet finish on this. Very high drink-ability, very refreshing. At 6% ABV (alcohol taste isn't present at all), its something you can definitely have 2-3 of before you start to feel a buzz.
Not a bad showing from Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.
Overall Rating: 4/5
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