For all the high concept shows we've done over the past decade, we were shocked to learn that we've never just focused on the American Pale Ale - those clear, approachably hoppy styles of old. We have five Chicagoland examples here (well, two Lake Zurich and three Chicago, oddly) that are all impressive in their own way as we try to figure out what we look for in this style. Also, Craig is left with an infomercial cliffhanger, Ryan's got your next beer trip all figured out, and we accidentally flashback to the origin of Mosaic blindness.

American Pale Ales Reviewed

Begyle Brewing - Sunny Afternoon

Phase Three Brewing - Lake Trip

Pipeworks Brewing - Lizard King

Roaring Table Brewing - RTB Pale

Alarmist Brewing - Pantsless