Aviator Big Bolt American Pale Ale

Brewed by Aviator Brewing Company
Style: American Pale Ale
Fuquay Varina, North Carolina USA

Draft at Tyler’s Blue Ribbon Bluegrass Festival in Carrboro. Rather dark for a pale ale, about the color of cherry wood. Not completely clear and a pretty small white head. Smells of brown sugar, toast, and hops. It starts off with mild caramel and roasted grain flavors and finishes with a bit of a hoppy kick. There’s a little something off in the finish, though it’s still an easy drinker. Good session beer.

Draught at Tir Na Nog in Downtown Raleigh. Pours golden, copper, with a medium white head, some lacing. Aroma is a decent balance of malt and hops (caramel, pine, grapefruit). Flavor is similar, little bit on the thin side--I would like a tad bit more malt, but not over the top, and quite drinkable.