A Seditious November - Part 1

Hiya Everybody! It's been a long while since the last update, though I've not lost interest in continuing Blogging the Booze. This week I'll kick off another series fro ma rather new Microbrewery here in Southern California, ironically named Legacy Brewing. It's a different kind of SoCal Brewpub, given the propensity of over-hopped and Over-the-Top beverages on selection. Today's choice is the Sedition Pale Ale, a 6.8% Bomber bottle with a surprisingly mild bite.

As a Pale, Sedition isn't too heady from the first. On opening, the nose comes fresh from a pine forest, with a sweet and crisp promise like maple sap. This is enhanced while it's cooled, making the whole beverage smell unexpectedly (but awesomely) like a Christmas tree. The Ale pours a very nearly transparent golden orange, leaving the thinnest disc of a head on top.

On the first taste, the biggest surprise is how mild this beer really is. It starts Malt-forward, but also seems rather watery. Continuing with the forest theme, the pinefresh hops make an appearance, but overall don't seem to last. They do coat the tongue just a bit, so the more you drink, the more hoppy this Ale appears. It's very crisp, like springwater, and also makes light on the carbonation. After a bit of a while, you can taste a few other notes, including Grapefruit and Honey.

Overall, Sedition reminds me of an English Pale, with it's light, alternating malt-and-hop forwardness, and it's sessionability. At 6.8%, it hits rather quickly, but it's more of a heady buzz than anything, and adds a warm feeling to the drinking experience. While it isn't incredibly diverse, the Christmas-y feel of the Beer and a pleasant overall feel gives it some decent marks.

Final Score: 7/10

Thanks for reading! Tune in next time for another creation out of the Legacy Brewing Company!

Cheers,
Devin