Beer Name: Bright Pale
Brewery: pFriem Family Brewers (Hood River, OR)
ABV: 5.0%
How sold: 16 oz cans; on draft
Where bought: Unknown
Price: Unknown, gift from a friend
Date Canned: March 30, 2022
Date Drank: September 4, 2022
When brewed? Seasonal beer, usually released in spring.
IBUs: 33
Brewery: pFriem Family Brewers (Hood River, OR)
ABV: 5.0%
How sold: 16 oz cans; on draft
Where bought: Unknown
Price: Unknown, gift from a friend
Date Canned: March 30, 2022
Date Drank: September 4, 2022
When brewed? Seasonal beer, usually released in spring.
IBUs: 33
What's on the Can: "pFriem Bright Pale Ale is bursting with fruity and tropical hop notes such as white grapes, pineapple, and pine with tropical aromas of honeydew melon and passion fruit. When you experience its crisp, fruity, and clean finish, you'll understand why we call it bright."
What's on the Website: "Building on an already great tradition of American Pale Ales, pFriem Bright Pale Ale is bursting with fruity, tropical brightness. Notes of white grapes, pineapple, pine and tropical aromas of honeydew melon and passion fruit will lead you to a crisp, fruity, and clean finish. One sip will brighten anyone’s day!"
Hops: Chinook, Simcoe, Calista.
Malts: Rahr Pale Malt, Gambrinus Pilsner, Carapils.
Food Pairings: According to pFriem, "Ahi tuna fish tacos, Elote, Al pastor tacos, ceviche. Grilled Mahi-Mahi, chicken breast and other white fish and meat. Sweet and spicy dishes like Vietnamese chicken wings, Korean ribs, and green curry."
Where distributed: pFriem ships to Oregon and Washington.
Smell (25%): Mostly a blend of grape, pineapple, and passion fruit. 4/5
Taste (40%): Pineapple and grape right from the start. A second wave of tropical fruitiness hits right after, where more of the honeydew melon and passion fruit come in. Aftertaste is all fruity, a combination of all the listed fruits. Tasty and easy-drinking. 4.25/5
Mouthfeel (10%): Medium-light bodied, some carbonation. Some juiciness with trace dry tongue. 4.25/5
Overall (20%): An awesome to excellent IPA. Since the weather was extra humid and I took a long walk earlier, I deliberately picked this one for that extra refreshing experience. I haven't had a pFriem beer in a while - the last one I had was probably at a trip to their brewery right before I left the Pacific NW in 2019 - and I'm glad to know the quality is still awesome. 4/5
Final Weighted Rating: 4.138/5
Where distributed: pFriem ships to Oregon and Washington.
REVIEW:
Appearance (5%): Pours slightly hazy golden into a pint glass. White head, little to no lacing. 4.25/5Smell (25%): Mostly a blend of grape, pineapple, and passion fruit. 4/5
Taste (40%): Pineapple and grape right from the start. A second wave of tropical fruitiness hits right after, where more of the honeydew melon and passion fruit come in. Aftertaste is all fruity, a combination of all the listed fruits. Tasty and easy-drinking. 4.25/5
Mouthfeel (10%): Medium-light bodied, some carbonation. Some juiciness with trace dry tongue. 4.25/5
Overall (20%): An awesome to excellent IPA. Since the weather was extra humid and I took a long walk earlier, I deliberately picked this one for that extra refreshing experience. I haven't had a pFriem beer in a while - the last one I had was probably at a trip to their brewery right before I left the Pacific NW in 2019 - and I'm glad to know the quality is still awesome. 4/5
Final Weighted Rating: 4.138/5
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