Summer Pale Ales

Hot.  Damned hot.  I need something light, but not so light that it has no flavor (i.e. Lagers/Pislners).  So what do I reach for?  A Saison?  Hmmm, maybe, darned filling though.  A Pale Ale?  Ahhh, yeah, now that is more like it.  A typical Pale Ale will be light, a bit citrusy with the hops and lower alcohol, perfect for a grilled burger on a hot day.  But which? 

Rate Beer has released their top 10 list of their highest rated Pale Ales for summertime consumption.  So if you wish to jump onto the Pale Ale trail, this would be a good place to start.


Beer                                                          Score
1 Three Floyds Alpha King                          100

2 Maine Beer MO                                        99

3 Oskar Blues Dales Pale Ale                        98

4 Great Divide Fresh Hop Pale Ale                98

5 Maine Beer Peeper Ale                              97

6 Evil Twin Sønderho Hipster Ale                  97

7 Deschutes Hop Trip                                   97

8 AleSmith X                                                97

9 Epic Copper Cone Pale Ale                         97

10 Mikkeller K:rlek                                       97

Enjoy your 4th of July weekend. - Bon