Day 16: Lake of Bays Crosswind Pale Ale

Ever had New Belgium Brewing's "Fat Tire"? You should, it's awesome. And if you like it, you'll probably like the Crosswind, which tastes like a lighter, slightly more citrus-tasting version. I prefer the Flat Tire, but this stuff was pretty good, too.

Floral and citrus hop flavours are strongly pronounced here, and in that order. You smell and taste the floral right away, followed by the citrus. Lather, rinse, and repeat until you're done. That one-two punch stays the same all the way through. I found myself fascinated at this starkly two-toned taste profile. It doesn't get old just because it's predictable. A thoroughly enjoyable, classic pale ale that bites, but not too hard. A six pack!