Water Tower Big Shanty Pale Ale

Formerly brewed at Water Tower Brewing Company/US Play
Style: English Pale Ale
Eden Prairie, Minnesota USA

Date: January 02, 1998
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
Appearance: light amber, thin white head with nice lace
Aroma: sweet carmel malt aroma with a hint of floral hops
Body: light malt flavor and body followed by nice lasting bitterness

Date: June 26, 2001
Appearance: sweetness has subdued and replaced by a nice even hop flavor lasting from the beginning through a soft bitter finish
Overall: would make a great esb

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.8/5.0
Score: *4

The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.

It has been awhile since I have had this one so bear with me. Not overly hoppy in the aroma or the flavor, a nice complex balance of hops, malt and grapefruit with a bit of a watery musty aftertaste. This is the most enjoyable of the beers at this establishment, and much better than the alternative which would be their macro selection.