Fort Garry Pale Ale

I'm trying to think of something nice to say about this pale ale from Fort Garry, but I'm at a loss for positive words.

There's hardly any head on this amber-colored brew to speak of, and what little there is disappears quickly.  The aroma is simply of hops and not much else, but even that isn't particularly strong or memorable.  The taste starts off with a faintly oaky element, but this fades quickly into ever-so-slightly bitter hops that is almost completely drowned out by the sharp prickle of carbonation.  The finish is vaguely sour, like grandma's armpits after a marathon knitting session.

And that's it.  An astonishing one-dimensional and boring mess that was obviously intended for people who are more interested in washing down the deep fried, salt encrusted slop that passes for pub fare these days than enjoying a well-crafted brew.

The Bottom line: The boys at Fort Garry definitely fell down on this one.

The Rating: Yuck.