Skagway Prospector Pale

Brewed by Skagway Brewing Company
Style: American Pale Ale
Skagway, Alaska USA

On tap, of course, at the brewpub. Light, with a heavy hop bite. Almost over hopped, with a bitter finish that ruins the experience.

[1652-20080903] Tap. Mild pine yeast aroma. Slightly hazy, light brown yellow body with quick white bubbles. Light floral yeast and pine needles flavour. Medium body is a little rough. Not as bitter as the amber, oddly.
<i>(@ brewpub; Skagway, AK)</i>

2008-09-03. Slightly hazy dark yellow body with a small white head. Mild aroma is lightly yeasty, very mild fruit and hops. Flavour is similarly mild, with a pale malt base and fairly light bitterness. Average palate. Decent but on the bland side - the amber had more hops in it! On tap at the brewpub

An average ale, how ever the hop choice is rather different and pretty good. There are some off flavors from the yeast, almost lager notes. I found this to be true in a few of their beers and I wonder if it comes from the cold temperatures that they have to brew in. Great aroma.

Sample at the brewpub. Pours a clear orange color with a thin and dense white head that burns away slowly. Patches of lacing on the glass. Aroma of hops and citrus. Medium-bodied and moderately bitter with flavors of citrusy hops and malt. Floral notes are present at times as well. The finish is hoppy with a grapefruit aftertaste. Pretty good overall.