Angler's Ale Beer Review

Angler's Ale

Review Date 1/22/1997

Try? Re-buy?

The Arcadia Brewing Company is a new brewpub-micro located in Battle Creek, Michigan. The Brewpub has only been operational since late 1996, and distribution of their beer is very limited, mostly to an area within 75 miles of Battle Creek. Arcadia uses Ringwood yeast and a Peter Austin brewhouse, for which training was received at both Shipyard in Maine and Nutfield in New Hampshire. It has often been said that Ringwood is a difficult yeast with which to work, but Arcadia is handling the strain magnificently. In fact, when I first sampled one of their beers, I did not immediately associate the beer with Ringwood.

Angler's Ale is a pale ale in the classic English tradition. The label indicates an original gravity of 1050 and an alcohol content of 5% by volume. Hops employed are Fuggles, Goldings, and Willamette. The beer is deep tan in color, and produces a robust head that clings to the side of the glass. The nose is a celebration of the English malt used for this beer. The palate is equally malty, with a slight biscuity malt character gradually yielding to a faintly buttery, floral character, then finishes with a spectacularly bitter, dry fuggle hop bitterness. This beer is extremely thirst quenching and delicious. Unfortunately, as was noted above, distribution is very limited, but this beer is well worth going out of one's way for. If you happen by Battle Creek, I strongly recommend this brew

And remember, try a new beer today, and drink outside the box.

*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.

(B)=Bottled

(D)=Draft

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