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Tonight’s beer review is another from Ballast Point Brewing Company - Yellowtail Pale Ale:

This Pale Ale is styled after the Kolsch beers of Cologne, Germany. Following up on the home run with the Calico Amber Ale from last night, I’m anxious to see how the Yellowtail fares. Let’s see…

The nose on the Yellowtail was a perfect balance of light sweet malt and floral hops scents. It’s a delicate nose, this one.

The pour is crystal clear yellow-gold with a this white head that dissipates quickly leaving no lacing to speak of.

The flavors are certainly light and crisp. The malt flavors are of a subdued sweet caramel and breadiness that lasts through the swallow. The malts are joined by light citrus hops flavors - sort of a lemon zest adding a bit of zing and tartness to the finish. There is no bitterness to speak of. I personally would like a bit more hops flavor, but for the style the brewer was pursuing, I’d say they nailed it. I can’t expect what isn’t supposed to be there.

The mouthfeel is fuller than I’d expect given the light flavors. The carbonation is on the high side, which contributes.

Overall, I pretty much pounded down a 22 oz. bomber while writing this short review, so I must have liked it. And I did. While light, the flavors are pleasant and well balanced. It is on the extreme end of drinkable. It doesn’t have a harsh note about it. I personally tend to favor the pale ales with a bit of a hop kick to them, but if a light, smooth Kolsch style is to your liking, I suggest you give this one a try.

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