TLAP: Big Drop Brewing Co. Pine Trail Pale Ale

Sorry, I've got naff-all else to write, so here's another alcohol-free ale review. You know how the story starts, of course. Me, in a boutique hotel bar, asking more in hope than expectation if they have any low- or no-alcohol bitter. They had two, one of which I'd had before, so I ordered the other one, which was...

Big Drop Brewing Co. Pine Trail Pale Ale

What's it like? I've featured Big Drop's AF IPA before, and rated it highly, only bemoaning the fact that I sort of forgot I was having a beer. It's the same with this pale ale. It goes down very easily indeed, and has a hint of lime that made it doubly refreshing for the weary cyclist. If you're looking for a strong bitter taste, you might need to look elsewhere. Ditto if you're cash-strapped, as I was charged £5.75 for a 330ml bottle (but then that might have been down to my pretentious surroundings). That said, this ticks plenty of boxes, and I can easily envisage quaffing several on a hot summer's evening.

Would I drink it in a pub? Yes.

Would I drink more than one? Yes.

Would I drink it all night? Possibly (in a cheaper pub).

Stats: 0.5% ABV. Calories 18.5 kcal/100ml. Currently £24.99 for a dozen at Big Drop Brewing Co.'s Amazon store

Stars: ★★★★☆

There's only one song to feature for a pale ale, right? Trouble is, I couldn't decide whether to go for the Velvet Underground original or REM's cover. Bollocks to it, have both.

If I could only keep one of those, I'd take REM's version. I know that's probably heresy, but I don't care.