Name: Hoptical IllusionFrom: Flying Monkeys, Ontario, Canada
Type: American Pale Ale
I traveled to Ontario last weekend for work, so my next three beers will be local offerings I had while there. After a three-hour career fair Friday night, I was ready for a beer. I went to a place called "The Ale House" that had a decent selection of Canadian bottles and drafts, even beyond the typical Molson's / Labatt's selections you get.
The pub itself was okay at first glance. The waitresses (and waiters) all wore short skirts and you were given a bowl of peanuts in the shell to eat while you waited for you meal, and were invited to throw the shells on the floor. I'm a sucker for getting to throw things on the floor.
The beer itself was unremarkable. It tasted like a pretty typical pale ale. In my opinion, there wasn't enough of a hop profile to justify the name, but that might just be my perspective as an American who has blown his palate on over-hopped IPAs.
One thing I should note is that it was tough to give this beer my full attention, as the glass it was served in absolutely reeked of sanitizer. I'm glad they're dedicated to cleanliness, but if you're going to hype your restaurant as an ale house, you should serve beer in glasses that are ready for it.
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