Ska Brewing - Euphoria Pale Ale

I can tell Ska don't play by the rules. There's a skeleton on the can wearing a bobble hat, that was the first clue. The second was that Euphoria Pale Ale is so dark that it's only a couple of shades away from what we would, technically, have to call "lying." I know Pale is everything that's not black but this is devilishly close to the edge. I won't hold it against them though, unless it doesn't taste any good, then there's gonna be hell to pay!

It pours well, slightly frisky with a 2 finger head that produces thick speckling. The aroma is lightly fruity, lightly earthy with a little hint of spice in there, the kind of spice you normally associate with Christmas. Quite an enticing smell, though not the most pronounced. Maybe it's the calm before the storm.

There are hints of dates and prunes as well as an earthy pine, draped on top of a refreshing but smooth body. It tastes like a lighter Christmas ale, it's got all the profiles, it's got the warming spice and the luscious red fruit flavours but it's just more refreshing. I love a good Christmas ale, they're always so thick and luxurious. This is a Christmas beer for those summer months.

Food Suggestion: Full turkey roast with all the trimmings... Or a turkey and stuffing sandwich from a petrol station.

Drink this if you like: Skeletons, Christmas, cans and 'Murica.