Magic Hat #9

Here's my first beer review!!

Magic Hat #9 - A "not quite pale ale". I would defiently have to agree with Magic Hat's description. It uses the crystal and pale malt like a typical pale along with the classic Cascade hop and a new hop, Apolo. This new hop isn't available for homebrewers yet. It is a high alpha acidic hop (15-19%).

Overall, it was nice, crisp and clean. A little estery and some slight notable corriander. Not much after flavor or bitterness. Poor head retintion. Definitely a british pale ale, an IBU of only 2o and british yeast. I would call this a session beer, low ABV (5.1%). Good for the summertime, especially after working outside.

Would I rush out to the store to buy some, no. Would I turn one down if offered, no.

I'd give it 3 out of 5 beer mugs.