Pabst Old Tankard Ale

Old Tankard Ale from Pabst was the second best selling ale in America in the 1930's through the 1950's, behind only Ballantine Ale. This uses a brewer's log recipe from 1937. It is 5.8% ABV.

The beer pours a clear copper and amber in color. There is nearly an inch of off-white head. The aroma is fruity, tangy and sweet, plums and caramel, lemon and tea. The taste follows the aromas, caramel and fruit, with enough hops to come to a dry and lightly bitter finish. The beer drinks smooth with a tingle of carbonation. Well flavored and solidly done, drinks like a nice English pale ale. This is a winner in my book, and I love that it is also a living trip back in time.