Ninkasi Pilsner: Fresh as a Drop of Rain
The journey of a Ninkasi Pilsner begins in the glacial mountain peaks of the Pacific Northwest. One drop of rain at the top of the Cascade Mountains takes seven years to filter down to the [...]
Pacific Rain Northwest Pale
Follow the McKenzie River from here to the high Cascades and you’ll find the wettest spot in Oregon. This is where Pacific Rain begins. It’s a clean ale, like fresh rainfall on earthy malt, the colors of citrus blooming around you. Pacific Rain is our toast to the water that is the basis of life and great beer alike.
About
Bitterness (IBU): 50
Alcohol by Volume: 5.4%
Release Date: 2017
Available: Year-round
Malts: 2-Row Pale, Munich, Oats
Hops: Citra, Simcoe, Mosaic, Nugget
Packages: 12oz. 6-Pack, On Draft, 12oz. 12-Pack Cans
Tasting Notes
This flavorful Northwest Pale Ale starts with a balanced, malty sweetness that lays the groundwork for profiling some of the most alluring hops around. Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe and Nugget hop varieties offer a captivating experience with flavor and aroma notes that are citrusy, tropical, floral, and piney. The residual sweetness rounds out the hop flavor making each sip as smooth and refreshing as the last.
Food Pairings
Grilled Meats and Vegetables, Seafood, Citrusy Salads, Spicy Foods, Shortbread Cookies, Citrus Tarts, Bread Pudding
