June 28, 2013

133/781)  Home:  M.P.A. Imperial Pale Ale by Renaissance Brewing Company of New Zealand:  **1/2;  8.5%;  described on the label as "An explosion of Rakau hops", M.P.A. stands for  Marlborough Pale Ale;  New Zealand hops lend a nose and flavours of white wine - it's quite a surprise the first time one encounters these;  there is a sharp hop bite at the close;