Creekside Pale Ale

Brewed by Creekside Brewing Company
Style: American Pale Ale
San Luis Obispo, California USA

Draught at the brewpub. Slightly hazy gold-orange with a sticky off-white head. Citric hop aroma with light buttery popcorn as well. The flavor is solidly hoppy with light crackery malts and a bitter finish. There is some graininess and light buttery flavor as well, which is more subtle than in the aroma. Medium bodied with a light oily feel. Noticeable diacetyl is really bringing down what would be a very nice pale ale. I thought I could get past it at first, but I would definitely never get this again. Hopefully future batches avoid this problem.