The Seattle PI released a review of 10 or so “American Craft Beers” this seems to largely be a review of the classic American brewers new faux-micro brews matched up against a few of the National faux-micro type guys, like Full Sail or New Belgium.

Pale Ale

Michelob Pale Ale: 5/10
Full Sail Pale Ale: 7/10
Michelob Pale Ale was released in September, but it was tough to find in the Seattle market. Once again, the A-B product held its own and surprised with an ample hop aroma. But there was an overbearing bitter astringency in the taste that several of us noticed. In contrast, the Full Sail Pale Ale was more balanced, offering some caramel malts and mild hop flavor without the bitter astringency. With so many great pale ales in the Northwest, the Michelob could be a tough sell.

Are big brewers’ new craft beers any good? We taste and find out, Seattle PI