Blackflag Brewing Rage

Despite the name, it’s really hard to be mad at this beer.  Drinking it didn’t make me think of crooked arms deals, eating the rich or the military-industrial complex – not even once. In fact, if it were a track from its self-titled album, I’m sure Triple J would have it on sufficiently high rotation. 

Blackflag’s Rage Juicy Pale is a likeable and juicy pale ale that’s decidedly lush in the mouth and slightly sweet. Hopped with El Dorado, Azacca and Citra, Rage smells and tastes like a great big pile of ripe sweet fruits and citrus. It’s low on bitterness, juicy and, frankly, I’m not sure what Zach de la Rocha would make of it. 

Brad Gellert