Moosehead Pale Ale is known internally at the Canadian operation as “The Beer that Built the Brewery,” but since its 1933 introduction it hasn’t been sold in the U.S. Only 85 years later the brew — made with 100% Canadian barley — makes its debut on our shores.

As sessionable pale ale goes, Moosehead’s rendition is perfectly acceptable, if not entirely elevated. Malty with lots of caramel, there’s a distinct fruit here that you don’t usually find in American pale ales — apple and pear, perhaps a hint of orange marmalade. Otherwise the beer is bready and chewy and quite versatile, working well as a summer quaffer thanks to its low alcohol level, but providing enough heft to stand up to chillier weather.

5% abv.

B+ / $5 per 4-pack of 16 oz cans / moosehead.ca

Moosehead Pale Ale

$5

8.5

Rating

8.5/10

About Post Author

Christopher Null

Christopher Null is the founder and editor in chief of Drinkhacker. A veteran writer and journalist, he also operates Null Media, a bespoke content creation company.

See author's posts

Related Stories:

Review: Peak Organic Amber Ale, Nut Brown Ale, and Pale Ale Review: Michelob Pale Ale, Irish Red Ale, and Dunkel Weisse Review: Oskar Blues Pale Ale, Old Chub, Gordon Ale, and Mama’s Little Yella Pils Review: Moosehead Lager and Radler