Beer of the Week: Otter Creek Pale Ale

Beer score: 7.5

Company: Otter Creek Brewing

ABV: 4.6
IBU: 23

Coming to us from Vermont, this is one of the best American pale ales I've had the pleasure to drink. If you're familiar with Samuel Smith's Pale Ale (from the UK), you'll be pleased to know the Otter Creek Pale Ale has some similar tones.

Pours a dark, almost copper color and has a decent foamy head that doesn't stay around long. The scent hints at citrus with just a hint of honey. Quite smooth going down with a touch of sweetness and fruitiness.

This beer is light enough you could throw back several of them without feeling too full, but there is some heft and breadiness, so you're not going to go away with an empty stomach.

All around, this is a solid beer, even a good beer, though not quite a great beer. Would I drink it again? You bet your ass, I would.