Banks Brewing ALL TIME SESSION ALE

Name: Banks Brewing ALL TIME SESSION ALE
Brand: Beer
SKU: 67e517501603da1c39525fa3
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.46 (17 reviews)

Pale Ale 3.2 º

Banks Brewing

This mid-strength American Pale Ale delivers a refreshing sensory experience tailored for high sessionability. Dominated by a bright hop profile, the aroma leads with the floral and citrus-laden character of Centennial, complemented by the distinctive piney and earthy tropical notes of Simcoe. On the palate, a lean, grainy malt base provides a crisp canvas for flavors of grapefruit zest and resinous wood. Despite its low alcohol content, it maintains a firm hop bitterness and a dry, clean finish. This is a light-bodied, highly drinkable ale where the classic hop varieties provide a complex, thirst-quenching character without heavy malt sweetness.

Appearance. Pale golden to light amber (approx. 5-7 SRM). Topped with a moderately large, bright white head showing good retention and light lacing. Generally clear with brilliant clarity.

Aroma. Moderate intensity featuring a clean hop-forward profile. Centennial contributes notes of floral blossom and lemon peel, while Simcoe adds a layer of pine resin and subtle passion fruit. Low, neutral, grainy maltiness supports the hops with a hint of fresh bread. Clean fermentation with negligible esters.

Taste. Initial impression is crisp and hop-centric. Flavors of grapefruit and floral citrus from Centennial dominate the mid-palate, followed by Simcoe's resinous pine and slight earthy fruitiness. Malt flavor is low and cracker-like, providing just enough structure to balance the moderate bitterness. The finish is dry and clean with a short, refreshing aftertaste of citrus rind.

Mouthfeel. Light to medium-light body reflecting its session strength. Moderate to high carbonation provides a prickly, refreshing sensation. Smooth finish with no alcohol warmth and zero astringency.

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