On my most recent visit to New Paltz, I stopped into my favorite pub, Bacchus, and picked up their menu of over 400 beers. As I perused the large selection, I realized that I had never had anything from the Cooperstown Brewery, which I found strange since they are relatively local. I went with the pale ale because as beers go, pale ales are pretty simple and in my experience, a good bet that they'll be good. I was not disappointed with the Old Slugger. I was a little surprised however. The amber color and smooth rich taste was more similar to a red ale, and there was a slight hint of fruit that reminded me of a Belgian triple. While I have not experienced these in a pale ale before, the slight hoppy flavor that is normal for pale ales was still there. Overall this is a well rounded beer and very drinkable.
4/5
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