If you enjoy wheat beers, you're most likely familiar with the Widmer Brothers. Its American brew is an incredibly well-known Hefeweizen. I got my hands on a six pack of Widmer's latest creation, Drifter Pale Ale ($8.99). Typically, pale ales are made with Cascade hops, but Drifter uses a different variety called Summit. These hops provide an intense citrus flavor; seriously, it tastes like there's orange juice in the beer! A touch of caramel malt balances out the tartness of the citrus.
Although I normally prefer light beer, this refreshingly smooth brew is crisp and clean with only a slight bitterness — making it highly drinkable. If you enjoy sipping new, innovative brews, definitely give Drifter Pale Ale a try.
I paired mine with the Schlow burger, but it would be welcome with pizza or fried seafood. Have you tasted Drifter or any of the Widmer Brothers' other beers?
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I think I'd like this...I prefer pale ales, and I love when they have a hint of citrus flavor to them.
1I prefer pales too, but I'm always willing to give a new beer a chance
2Wait a minute, I can get beer shipped to me?? Must have missed that memo
3I like their Drop Top ale.
4I hate pale ales but your description of this makes it sound standable
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6Sounds good - I don't like very bitter beers, and I love citrus.
7The Widmers brought a case to a Brew Crew meeting before it hit the shelves, and seemed genuinely interested in our reaction to the beer. I'm drinking a clone right now, that I brewed in June. Mine lacks the layers of complex/murky flavor, but hits the citrus and lingering finish from the flavor hops. Great to see the quick success of Drifter in it's first season. I see it everywhere now, and people are enjoying it.
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