In a word, Boréale is “balanced.” Indeed, it’s probably the most balanced IPA I’ve tasted thus far. The first taste is not what I’ve come to expect in an IPA. The carbonation is immediately present – which would make you think, “Wow – too much.” But that’s not the case – sure, there is more…
“L’Interdite” (IPA American) by Les Brasseurs du Monde
Ok, so as luck has it, I had another new (and cold) APA in my fridge this evening and inspired by my blogging of the last 24 hours, I figured, hey, I can do this now. But first, here’s a bit of the backstory to why these beers are in my fridge. First, let me…
Les Trois Mousquetaires “Américaine Pale Ale” (Signature Series)
Yum. My first beer that stylizes itself an “American Pale Ale.” As such, I couldn’t as yet tell you if this is a consistent or representative APA. Certainly there was strong familiarity with its parent, India Pale Ale (IPA), it had a wonderful, hoppy aftertaste so crucial to any good IPA. My first impression provided…