Valley Hops 21 Pubs Pale Ale

Apparently in the 90s, a legendary fun run took place in the Valley that saw participants take on a course that involved stopping and drinking a beer at each of the area’s 21 pubs. And while this unique and public form of torture no longer occurs, it has inspired the team at Valley Hops, who’ve dedicated their American pale ale to the endeavour.

The beer lands on the maltier side of pale ales, with a hint of caramel sweetness and enough heft to balance a decent amount of bitterness. A heady mix of Simcoe, Mosaic and Rakau provide stone fruit (noticeably apricot) as well as some juicy, citrus character.

Brad Gellert