Hanover, Ontario is the source of Bent Spoke Sessionable IPA. At 3.9%
alcohol, this brew, from MacLean’s Ales, is a clean and clear ale with
lots of carbonation and a thick, white head. It’s counted in MacLean’s’
Low Gear Session Series. It comes in 473mL cans.
Given
the low alcohol content, Bent Spoke has a pretty jumbo aroma, rich in
tart grapefruit and dry hops notes. Crisp, yet flavourful, BS has a
perfume-heavy flavour, with some citrus notes and a pretty decent level
of bitterness and a brittily dry finish.
For a
low alcohol beer, this Session IPA is a remarkably flavourful offering.
The taste is less robust than I’d seek out for a typical session IPA,
but it really is potent for the strength. This light ale is wildly
crushable, but still tastes bigger than it ought to. MacLean’s Ales has
been quietly putting out some underrated beers over the last few years,
and Broken Spoke is no exception. It’s unassuming, but punches above its
weight.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10.
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