Southern Star Pine Belt Pale

From Southern Star Brewery – A deep copper colored ale with a substantial malt backbone accented with British crystal malts with aggressive hop bitterness and substantial American hop flavor and aroma. The yeast profile is neutral.

Southern Star Brewery – Pine Belt Pale – 16 oz. can poured into a goblet. 6.3% abv. From Bob in TX.

Appearance: Pours a cloudy amber with a fluffy beige head.

Aroma: Huge whiffs of pineapple and brown sugar.

Taste: Pineapple, citrus, brown sugar, caramel. Very similar to Dale’s Pale Ale.

Mouthfeel: Thick with low to medium carbonation.

Overall: I was really surprised at how good this is. I hate to be influenced by the Dale’s Pale Ale that popped into my head, but there is more to the similarities besides the can.