Beer of the Week: RJ Rockers Patriot Pale

Beer score: 6.7

Company: RJ Rockers

ABV: 5.2
IBU: 35

RJ Rockers has been bringing quality brews to the Spartanburg, South Carolina, region since 1997, and this was one of their flagship beers. This American pale ale has a nice gold, cloudy look to it in a glass, and a slightly malty and citrus scent. Very wet, with a frothy head and a strong hoppy bitter flavor that goes down smooth. There's also a touch of caramel flavoring with hints of citrus. The taste is stronger than the scent, so don't be fooled and don't say I didn't warn you. This is not an overly complex beer, but it is quite a good one. This would make an excellent staple beer for any connoisseur's fridge. And in case you wanted to know, RJ Rockers is a microbrewery, and their brews are handcrafted.