First up from the hop filled Firestone Walker variety pack is Grenadier, a Pale Ale made with the Brewing Network. Will it be my favorite of the four?
Grenadier pours a dark yellow. Nice head retention and nucleation, easy to lose youself watching the bubbles climb. Fresh potpourri aroma. Belgian esters possibly? Wheat notes hit before hops do. Soft. Not super bitter even for a Pale. Orange-ade or maybe Marmalade and toast. Nice crispness to it.