Fellow Beer-ers and Beer-ettes,

It seems we have been focusing recently on a ‘back to basics’ for beers, and thus I shant disappoint. From New Belgium, a company which in spite of relative youth delivers fine and innovative beers consistently, comes Mighty Arrow Pale Ale. It’s a medium-bodied, medium-hopped pale ale, and it’s just an even-keeled representation of the BJCP guideline. That’s not to say it’s mediocre by any means.

With a perfect copper hue and a rich complement of hops, this is the one that’s the Great Equalizer: Aroma is not too bitter, not too sweet. The blend of Cascade and Amarillo hops makes the mouth water a little before tasting. Nice body, doesn’t stick around too long, and finish isn’t perfect but fairly even, ending with the sweet and bitter notes ping-ponging back and forth.  Bit of a citrus flavor at the end.

It’s a shame I’ve heard there’s a short run of this beer. It’s not the biggest, baddest beer to come from New Belgium, but there’s something to be said for a nice drinkable pale ale.