All beer lovers have their share of favorite summer seasonal beers - ones that are crisp and refreshing, yet flavorful enough to not get boring. The Belgian Style Pale Ale from Upslope Brewing Company has become one of my personal favorite craft beers to grab during these warmer months. I would love to be able to enjoy the BSPA year-round, but I'll have to settle for spring and summertime availability of this limited release beer.
Upslope has made the BSPA its summer seasonal, so it can be found in 6-packs wherever Upslope beers are distributed. It was previously available on a more limited basis, and a couple years ago could only be found in Upslope's mixed 12-packs. Earlier this year, the BSPA was also featured in a collaboration between Upslope and Denver-based Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project. As the first part in a collaboration series called Ferus Fluxus, each brewery inoculated a portion of the BSPA with a wild yeast strain, and then aged the beer. The results were two different wild versions of the BSPA for customers to enjoy.
There are plenty of great reasons why BSPA makes an excellent summertime beer. It's packaged in easy to carry aluminum cans, like all Upslope beers, so you can take it camping, hiking, or on a picnic in the park. The BSPA pours a translucent golden color, and exudes fruity aromas from the Belgian yeast esters. Its body is light, and the flavors are crisp with a moderate hop profile. The Belgian yeast gives it fruity flavors of pear and tropical fruit, and coriander adds a slightly spicy quality. This beer is big on flavor, and highly drinkable. I would like to say its a sessionable beer, but a 7.5% ABV says otherwise. BSPA goes great with many foods, and is perfect to sip on while sitting outside, enjoying the warm weather.
A very reasonable price-point also makes BSPA an excellent value. If you have a chance, definitely give this delicious beer a try this summer.
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