Round Seven: Get Kicked! It's Time for Some Reef Donkey

It's December, and I'm ready to bring you another beer review. 

This one is coming out of Tampa Bay Brewing Co.

Reef Donkey is an American Pale Ale. It has won the BFBC Silver Medal and the GABF Bronze Medal. You can pick up a four pack for $8.99 at Publix, Total Wine, and ABC Liquor.

Tampa Bay Brewing Co has been brewing since 1995, and has a location in historic Ybor City District. This is my first beer crafted by this brewery.

It pours a opaque gold -I know I say that a lot- very crisp almost orange tinge to it. The picture at the top was taken after the head subsided some, before that it looked a lot like this:

Tremendous, and that lasted for a few minutes. Haha.

The smell had a strong burst of citrus, maybe some grapefruit... pineapple?
Very complex and pungent.

The taste was nice and strong, shocking with the hops leaping up at you, followed by oranges. This is a great American Pale Ale, It has that distinct Pale Ale flavor, but the follow through is astounding. It kicks, but then let's you off the hook -Ha, because the Reef Donkey is a nickname for a fish.

The hops leaves your tongue wanting more, and the mouth-feel is specifically dominated by the citrus after tones.

Would strongly recommend this beer. I would not suggest it for those that sly away from hops, but if your a fan of Pale Ales, this guy won't let you down.