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Firestone Walker Double Barrel Ale

Firestone Walker Double Barrel Ale

English Pale Ale [Type 10] 5.0% ABV

I had this beer along with a Cornish pasty, one of my favorite foods from the British Isles. This beer is entirely appropriate for a pasty. As the color implies, it has a caramel flavor with nice, but not too strong hops.

Rating

Easy to drink and pleasant on the tongue. I would gladly return to this one, especially when I am eating steak and potato fare.

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