Nor’Easter American Pale Ale

A 5% alcohol ale from Bathurst, New Brunswick, Nor’Easter American Pale Ale is brewed by the Four Rivers Brewing Co. The beer is sold in very attractive 473mL cans—really spiffy tins. It’s a hazy, brassy beer with a sudsy eggshell head on top.

The beer has a biscuity and toasty aroma. Nor’Easter tastes sweet and malty on the front end, with a tiny touch of cinnamon notes along for the ride. The back end is crisp and slightly bitter—not quite hoppy enough for me, unfortunately.

Nor’Easter is a toasty, toasty APA, but one that is a bit light on hoppiness. It is refreshing, though, and well worth a try.

Rating: 7.0 out of 10.