Ask around the region and anyone will tell you that the sign of a great American-style brewery is their interpretation of a Pale Ale or India Pale Ale. In fact in some circles its downright annoying to walk into a brewery that features Red Ales, Ambers, Blondes, and Porters, but no IPA or Pale.

image courtesy Full Sail BrewingBut appreciatively the people of the West Coast are reassured that for every missing American-style Pale Ale or India Pale Ale, there are three other breweries who will step up to the challenge.

Then again there are rare circumstances when you would rather your palate not be zamboni’d by a ton of hops. That’s where the English-style Pale or IPA come in. Answering the call Full Sail is bottling and kegging another of beer from their tasting room.

Dubbed the Pub Series, this release is an homage to where American breweries got their inspiration from. Think of it as recreating a classic, which is why they are releasing an English Pale

More about Full Sail English Pale Ale

… is traditional copper ale with flavors of toast, light caramel and a mild hop finish. This new series features ales that had only previously been available at Full Sail’s Tasting Room & Pub.

“Summer in the Gorge might just be our favorite season because our pub deck, overlooking the mighty Columbia, provides the best view in town. Sailboarders and kiteboarders skip across the river using brightly colored sails, while whitecaps and mountains provide the backdrop for the perfect beer to raise a glass with friends. This thirst quenching pale ale is brewed with a blend of crystal and 2 row pale malts. Willamette and Golding hops provide a slightly fruity note to round out the light malty flavor,” said Jamie Emmerson, Full Sail Brewing’s Executive Brewmaster. English Pale is available in 6-packs and on draft for 90 days only from July to September when the next beer in the series will be released.  (ABV 5% IBU 30)

Look for Full Sail English-style Pale Ale to be featured on the shelves of grocers everywhere, from July thru September.

Cheers

About the Full Sail Pub Series

“For as anyone lucky enough to stop for a pint at our Pub in Hood River, Oregon, knows it’s a spectacular place to share a beer with friends. The Full Sail Pub Series captures that experience in a bottle and lets you share it with all your friends. Each selection will be available for only 90 days before the next gets its turn to shine. Just like each epic season in the Gorge,” said Irene Firmat, Full Sail Brewing’s Founder and CEO.

About Full Sail Brewing Company

The independent and employee-owned Full Sail Brewery is perched on a bluff in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the most epic wind and kite surfing spot in the world. At this very moment our specialists in the liquid refreshment arts are crafting barley and hops into your next beer. Among the company’s most popular brews are Full Sail Amber, IPA, Limited Lager Series, Pub Ale Series, Session Premium, Session Black, and Session Fest lager. Founded in 1987, the Full Sail crew has been fermenting godlike nectar for 25 years.  Committed to brewing great beer and sustainable practices, their award winning brews are now available in 30 states. The Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub is open seven days a week. Swing by for a pint, grab a bite, tour the brewery, or just soak up the view.  http://www.fullsailbrewing.com  ###