Establishment Afternoon Delight Hazy Pale Ale 473 ml - 4 Cans
Afternoon Delight is the lighter, more "sessionable" sibling to Sky Rocket, crafted by Calgary’s The Establishment Brewing Company. While it carries the same pedigree as their award-winning IPAs, it is designed for maximum "drinkability" without sacrificing the complex hop aromatics the brewery is known for. It’s a New England Style Pale Ale (NEPA) that serves as the perfect mid-day refresher, delivering all the tropical "juice" of a heavy hitter but in a more nimble, lower-alcohol frame.
Beer Description
This Pale Ale pours a characteristic glowing, opaque straw-yellow, looking very much like a glass of fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice with a soft, billowy white head.
Aroma: The nose is bright, breezy, and incredibly fruit-forward. Expect a vibrant bouquet of lemon zest, white grape, and crushed pineapple, followed by a subtle, floral hint of elderflower. It has a "green" and fresh quality that feels incredibly light and inviting.
Palate: On the tongue, it is light-to-medium bodied with a remarkably soft, "fluffy" mouthfeel. It leads with a delicate, crackery malt base that provides just enough structure to support a burst of citrus and stone fruit flavors. The finish is clean and slightly dry, with a gentle, rounded bitterness that disappears quickly, making it effortless to keep drinking.
Profile: It has a very accessible ABV of 5.4% and low perceived bitterness, prioritizing "crushability" over intensity.
Technical Notes: To achieve its signature texture at a lower gravity, Establishment uses a high proportion of wheat and oats. It is heavily dry-hopped with a focus on Citra and Simcoe, but often features a rotating "guest" hop to keep the profile fresh and exciting. Like their other hazy offerings, it is unfiltered and processed with extreme care to preserve the delicate, volatile hop oils.
Afternoon Delight is the lighter, more "sessionable" sibling to Sky Rocket, crafted by Calgary’s The Establishment Brewing Company. While it carries the same pedigree as their award-winning IPAs, it is designed for maximum "drinkability" without sacrificing the complex hop aromatics the brewery is known for. It’s a New England Style Pale Ale (NEPA) that serves as the perfect mid-day refresher, delivering all the tropical "juice" of a heavy hitter but in a more nimble, lower-alcohol frame.
Beer Description
This Pale Ale pours a characteristic glowing, opaque straw-yellow, looking very much like a glass of fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice with a soft, billowy white head.
Aroma: The nose is bright, breezy, and incredibly fruit-forward. Expect a vibrant bouquet of lemon zest, white grape, and crushed pineapple, followed by a subtle, floral hint of elderflower. It has a "green" and fresh quality that feels incredibly light and inviting.
Palate: On the tongue, it is light-to-medium bodied with a remarkably soft, "fluffy" mouthfeel. It leads with a delicate, crackery malt base that provides just enough structure to support a burst of citrus and stone fruit flavors. The finish is clean and slightly dry, with a gentle, rounded bitterness that disappears quickly, making it effortless to keep drinking.
Profile: It has a very accessible ABV of 5.4% and low perceived bitterness, prioritizing "crushability" over intensity.
Technical Notes: To achieve its signature texture at a lower gravity, Establishment uses a high proportion of wheat and oats. It is heavily dry-hopped with a focus on Citra and Simcoe, but often features a rotating "guest" hop to keep the profile fresh and exciting. Like their other hazy offerings, it is unfiltered and processed with extreme care to preserve the delicate, volatile hop oils.
Description
Afternoon Delight is the lighter, more "sessionable" sibling to Sky Rocket, crafted by Calgary’s The Establishment Brewing Company. While it carries the same pedigree as their award-winning IPAs, it is designed for maximum "drinkability" without sacrificing the complex hop aromatics the brewery is known for. It’s a New England Style Pale Ale (NEPA) that serves as the perfect mid-day refresher, delivering all the tropical "juice" of a heavy hitter but in a more nimble, lower-alcohol frame.
Beer Description
This Pale Ale pours a characteristic glowing, opaque straw-yellow, looking very much like a glass of fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice with a soft, billowy white head.
Aroma: The nose is bright, breezy, and incredibly fruit-forward. Expect a vibrant bouquet of lemon zest, white grape, and crushed pineapple, followed by a subtle, floral hint of elderflower. It has a "green" and fresh quality that feels incredibly light and inviting.
Palate: On the tongue, it is light-to-medium bodied with a remarkably soft, "fluffy" mouthfeel. It leads with a delicate, crackery malt base that provides just enough structure to support a burst of citrus and stone fruit flavors. The finish is clean and slightly dry, with a gentle, rounded bitterness that disappears quickly, making it effortless to keep drinking.
Profile: It has a very accessible ABV of 5.4% and low perceived bitterness, prioritizing "crushability" over intensity.
Technical Notes: To achieve its signature texture at a lower gravity, Establishment uses a high proportion of wheat and oats. It is heavily dry-hopped with a focus on Citra and Simcoe, but often features a rotating "guest" hop to keep the profile fresh and exciting. Like their other hazy offerings, it is unfiltered and processed with extreme care to preserve the delicate, volatile hop oils.
