Forge & Fire Brewing Company

Amber Ale (Citra Hops)

and West Coast Pale Ale (Yakima Valley Hops)

Up for a brief comparison 2 brews from Forge & Fire Brewing Co., a Collective Arts Brewing project. First up, the Amber Ale: this is a nicely balanced, deeply copper coloured ale with a full, sweet malt bill with just enough hops to maintain a balanced ale. It is sweet to start with a refreshingly dry finish. A perfect full flavoured summer beer.

(WARNING: Beer geek info ahead) info from company website

5.0% ABV 38 IBUs Bittering Hop: Citra Aroma Hop: Citra Flavour Hop: Citra

Malt: Flaked Wheat, Red X, Flaked Oats Recommended Serving Glass: Nonic

Number 2 from Forge & Fire is their West Coast Pale Ale. This is a very refreshing, dark Blonde coloured Pale ale. Hazy, with a large fluffy head, the malt aroma id very light. The charm of this thirst quencher is in the moderately hoppy bouquet boasting resin and a host of citrus, notably grapefruit, orange and pineapple.