N/E Auburn Pale Ale is an American Pale Ale by Knee Deep Brewing Co., and for the purposes of this review, was served in tulip pint glass from can.

Packaging art for the N/E Auburn Pale Ale by Knee Deep Brewing Co.

Appearance

The ale pours a crystal-clear gold with nearly an inch-thick cap of bubbly, white foam that persists briefly. A few scant dots of residue are left behind.

Aroma

Aroma is pleasant with a scent that’s piney and floral, spiced with pepper, and backed by a hint of grain.

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Flavor

The clean palate is hop forward with a taste that’s spicy, herbal, and resinous. Finishes with a bitter citrus note of grapefruit and a lingering taste of lemon juice. An undercurrent of tropical fruit and cracker malt does little to balance the flavor.

Mouthfeel

Mouthfeel is crisp and dry with a medium body and ample carbonation.

Label art for the N/E Auburn Pale Ale by Knee Deep Brewing Co.

Overall

As is the case with many sessionable beers, absent malt skews the taste towards being decidedly bitter. Which makes this brew more akin to a Session IPA than a pale. That’s likely welcomed by hopheads, to be sure. That being said, the N/E Auburn Pale Ale does make for a nice refresher and it’s a good candidate for that lawnmower beer.