MacLean's India Pale Ale is a product of Ontario's Grey County, where
its crafted in Hanover by MacLean's Ales Inc. Sold in 500mL, Tusker-style bottles, this IPA contains a modest 6.5%. It has a tangy,
bitter nose that is ably represented by notes of citrus rind and
something faintly floral. With a pleasant, full-bodied vibe, this brew
was just what the doctor ordered on a sunny and warm evening after an
unseasonable cold snap. It has a juicy Valencia orange twist, some
resinous leanings, and a dry, bitter finish.
MacLean's
India Pale is a sexy, subtly hazy, golden-hued ale that pours with a
fluffy layer of quickly fading eggshell head. I wasn't particularly
impressed with my initial brush with MacLean's Ales, but this second one
has me firmly back in their corner. There's not a lot on the down side
of the ledger--a bit of yeasty sediment (but who really cares? Not the
Stout Man!) and not a lot of malt gusto, but this was ultimately a very
enjoyable pint of suds--500mL too, none of that 473mL bullshit.
Rating: 8.5 out of 10.
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