Shoals Pale Ale

Brewer: Smuttynose Brewing Co.

Style: English Pale Ale

ABV: 5.4%

IBU: 30

Serving type: 12oz bottle

Ap: Copper/amber. One finger of offwhite head. Excellent clarity. Decent lacing.

Ar: Rich, piney hop notes. Caramel malts.

T: Strong piney/citrus hop presence. Seems more bitter than the 30 IBU listed. Could use more malt character.

M: Very smooth, light to moderate carbonation.

I: The hop to malt ratio is a little high for my taste, but all in all, a pretty good beer.

My score: 4/5

Beer Advocate: B+

Rate Beer: 89/100

Pintely: 3.3/5

Smuttynose Robust Porter

Brewer: Smuttynose Brewing Co.

Style: Robust Porter

ABV: 5.7%

IBU: 15

Serving type: 12oz Bottle

Ap: Deep, dark brown, nearly black. One finger of light brown head, fluffy and persistent. Nice lacing.

Ar: Dark roasted malts, coffee. A touch of chocolate.

T: Intensely roasted. Could almost be iced coffee.

M: Medium to heavy body. Moderate carbonation. Very smooth. Fairly dry finish.

I: An excellent porter. Wonderful alongside a big chocolate chip muffin.

My score: 5/5

Beer Advocate: A-

Rate Beer: 99/100

Pintley: 3.7/5