Tap Room 21 Moe's Backroom Pale Ale

August 30, 2011.

4 stars out of 5

Brewed and bottled by Tap Room Brewing Co, Rochester, NY, though the web site says Tap Room No. 21 beers are produced by: World Brews, 500 Redwood Blvd. Suite 200, Novato, CA 94947. Bought at Kroger on Fry Road in Katy, TX. Kroger's was this weeks supermarket in the price check exercise. In many of the commodity items Kroger appears to be the cheapest so far out of the four grocery stores surveyed so far (HEB, Walmart, Randall's and Kroger's), more surveying to come. Drunk at home in Katy, TX while preparing dinner of fried rice with peas, corn, mushrooms and turkey franks added + a scrambled egg, of course.

web site: http://taproom21.com/wine.html?ID=3

The web site says "Tap Room No. 21 Pale Ale holds the code to unlocking the mystery of the 1920’s speakeasies. With its balanced flavor, this Pale Ale offers a true taste of American history. No secret handshakes or passwords needed to enjoy this fine ale. Just pop the top and celebrate the repeal of prohibition.
Tasting Note:
A true Pale Ale. Balanced Cascade, Amarillo and Tomahawk hops create a citrusy aroma with a clean, crisp finish. The hops give way to a light malt flavor producing a traditional reddish amber hue.
Balanced flavors complement any meal
ABV: 5.3%, IBUs: 35"

I enjoyed this beer, it was pleasant to drink, nicely balanced and full of flavor that wasn't overly hopped. Clean and crisp and a delightful aperitif.

RateBeer.com say this beer is owned by World Brews, Winery Exchange Inc. and Brewed at City Brewing Co in Novato, CA.. The 156 drinkers who rated this beer ( http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/tap-room-no-21-moes-backroom-pale-ale/71973/ ) gave it an average score of 2.59 which puts it in the 20th percentile overall and only the 5th percentile for it's style of American Pale Ale.

The 2 raters at BeerAdvocate.com gave the beer an average score of 3.31 which rates an B- = worthy.  (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/21092/67805 )