Searchlight Golden Ale
4 oz tap pour in a mini American tumbler pint glass. 4.5% ABV. Had at Alcatraz Brewing Co. at The Block in Cali. A - The clear pale yellow straw beer is decently carbonated and has a low white head that leaves a thin coat of lace as it goes down. S - Searchlight starts with a low aroma of crisp clean hops and pale malts and never really gets stronger. While nothing is defined in the aroma, nothing bad is hiding either. It's not a bad nose for a light golden ale, it's just somewhat weak. T - Tasty pale and pils malts blend well with a low hop presence that remains undefined. The flavor is crisp and clean with a nice balance in flavor. Again, nothing is outstanding but it's not offensive in the least. M - This ale seems more like a lager with how crisp and clean it is. It's body is light and it goes down smooth and refreshes nicely. D - Searchlight should be the beacon of hope for the other beers as this is by far the easiest drinking and the best overall. It's a perfect lawnmower summer refresher that can be put down with no problem at all.