Magic Hour

Magic Hour is a “golden pale ale” from Toronto’s Saulter Street Brewery. It’s a 5% alcohol ale that comes in adorable 473mL cans adorned with an idyllic sunset beach scene. The beer is a lustrous golden colour that pours with a serious amount of carbonation and a fluffy white head.

To paraphrase the copy on the can, this is a British-inspired pale ale. It has a slightly resinous, citrus hops aroma and an agreeably well-rounded flavour that features dry, leafy bitterness and a whisper of sweet, nutty malt. As well, there is a faint coppery subtext.

Golden Hour is a simple, no frills beer, but it is executed with artistry. This is a thirst-quenching pale ale with considerable depth to be explored. I have pretty much only good things to say about this little ale. In a market sometimes drenched in blandly undistinguishable pale ales, it is refreshing to taste one so well made.

Rating: 9.0 out of 10.