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Widmer Drifter Pale Ale

Submitted by eric.mckay on Mon, 03/09/2009 - 12:27pm
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Product - Widmer Drifter 7 pk
Brewed By: 
Widmer
Self-Defined Style: 
Pale Ale
Specifications
Strength (ABV): 
5.7% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
32 IBU

With its unique citrus character, smooth drinkability, and distinctive hop character, Drifter Pale Ale is truly an original. Brewed with generous amounts of Summit hops, a variety known for their intense citrus flavors and aromas, Drifter has a taste unique to the Pale Ale category. True to style, the bittering hops are perceptible enough to give the beer a crisp, clean, quenching finish, yet also soft enough to keep the beer smooth and balanced.
2006 GABF Silver Medal Winner

Best With: 
A variety of fresh seafood and shellfish, but also has the malt backing to stand up to hearty offerings like grilled steaks.
Availability
Cases: 
4/6pk/12 oz. Bottles
Cases: 
12pk/12 oz. Bottles
Kegs: 
Domestic 1/2 Barrel - 15.5 Gal.
Keg Connection: 
American Sankey

Comments

swell2shore's picture
Submitted by swell2shore on Thu, 04/07/2011 - 5:23pm.

overall a bit bitter, expecting more of mild blue moon taste - definitely not!

not too bad, but bitter, sort of like sfo steamer!

Beer&Food pairing

MsYumBrew's picture
Submitted by MsYumBrew on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 12:35pm.

Appearance:Dark orangish color, but still transparent.

Aroma:the smell of hops really stick out paired with it's clean sent of citrus fruits.

Flavor:Definitly citrus

Mouthfeel:Head is prickely and disapates very quickly. It's a light-medium body with slight bitterness.

Overall Impression:Very good! I really enjoyed this brew and look forward to more from the Widmer Bros.

Comments:I read here that an American Pale Ale would pair will with seafood or shellfish, so I made shrimp burritos that were seasoned with cilantro and lime, the paring was absoultely perfect and the beer cleared my palette nicely.