Original 16 Pale Ale - 30 Litre Keg
Original 16 Pale Ale is a premium Canadian ale brewed by Great Western Brewing Company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The "Original 16" name is a tribute to the 16 founders, all former employees of a large national brewery, who pooled their resources to save the brewery from closing in 1989. This Pale Ale is their flagship, designed to be a "step up" in quality and flavor from mainstream domestic brands while remaining incredibly smooth and easy to drink. It is a quintessential Prairie classic.
Beer Description
This Pale Ale pours a brilliant, clear deep copper-gold with a thick, frothy white head and fine, steady carbonation.
Aroma: The nose is clean and subtly complex. It leads with a distinct toasted grain and bready malt scent, followed by a delicate, floral hop aroma. There is a faint, sweet hint of caramel and dried fruit (like golden raisins) that adds a layer of depth not typically found in standard lagers.
Palate: On the tongue, it is medium-bodied with a remarkably smooth, "velvety" mouthfeel. It leads with a balanced malt sweetness notes of biscuit and honey which is quickly met by a gentle, earthy bitterness. The finish is clean and dry, with a soft, lingering warmth that feels substantial yet refreshing.
Profile: It sits at an ABV of 5.0% and a moderate bitterness of approx. 15–18 IBU, prioritizing malt balance over hop intensity.
Technical Notes: The hallmark of Original 16 is its "double-aging" process. The beer is matured for a longer period than most commercial ales, which allows the flavors to fully integrate and results in an exceptionally smooth finish. It is brewed using 100% Saskatchewan-grown barley (specifically two-row malt) and five different varieties of choice hops, ensuring a consistent and high-quality "Western Canadian" flavor profile.
Original 16 Pale Ale is a premium Canadian ale brewed by Great Western Brewing Company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The "Original 16" name is a tribute to the 16 founders, all former employees of a large national brewery, who pooled their resources to save the brewery from closing in 1989. This Pale Ale is their flagship, designed to be a "step up" in quality and flavor from mainstream domestic brands while remaining incredibly smooth and easy to drink. It is a quintessential Prairie classic.
Beer Description
This Pale Ale pours a brilliant, clear deep copper-gold with a thick, frothy white head and fine, steady carbonation.
Aroma: The nose is clean and subtly complex. It leads with a distinct toasted grain and bready malt scent, followed by a delicate, floral hop aroma. There is a faint, sweet hint of caramel and dried fruit (like golden raisins) that adds a layer of depth not typically found in standard lagers.
Palate: On the tongue, it is medium-bodied with a remarkably smooth, "velvety" mouthfeel. It leads with a balanced malt sweetness notes of biscuit and honey which is quickly met by a gentle, earthy bitterness. The finish is clean and dry, with a soft, lingering warmth that feels substantial yet refreshing.
Profile: It sits at an ABV of 5.0% and a moderate bitterness of approx. 15–18 IBU, prioritizing malt balance over hop intensity.
Technical Notes: The hallmark of Original 16 is its "double-aging" process. The beer is matured for a longer period than most commercial ales, which allows the flavors to fully integrate and results in an exceptionally smooth finish. It is brewed using 100% Saskatchewan-grown barley (specifically two-row malt) and five different varieties of choice hops, ensuring a consistent and high-quality "Western Canadian" flavor profile.
Description
Original 16 Pale Ale is a premium Canadian ale brewed by Great Western Brewing Company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The "Original 16" name is a tribute to the 16 founders, all former employees of a large national brewery, who pooled their resources to save the brewery from closing in 1989. This Pale Ale is their flagship, designed to be a "step up" in quality and flavor from mainstream domestic brands while remaining incredibly smooth and easy to drink. It is a quintessential Prairie classic.
Beer Description
This Pale Ale pours a brilliant, clear deep copper-gold with a thick, frothy white head and fine, steady carbonation.
Aroma: The nose is clean and subtly complex. It leads with a distinct toasted grain and bready malt scent, followed by a delicate, floral hop aroma. There is a faint, sweet hint of caramel and dried fruit (like golden raisins) that adds a layer of depth not typically found in standard lagers.
Palate: On the tongue, it is medium-bodied with a remarkably smooth, "velvety" mouthfeel. It leads with a balanced malt sweetness notes of biscuit and honey which is quickly met by a gentle, earthy bitterness. The finish is clean and dry, with a soft, lingering warmth that feels substantial yet refreshing.
Profile: It sits at an ABV of 5.0% and a moderate bitterness of approx. 15–18 IBU, prioritizing malt balance over hop intensity.
Technical Notes: The hallmark of Original 16 is its "double-aging" process. The beer is matured for a longer period than most commercial ales, which allows the flavors to fully integrate and results in an exceptionally smooth finish. It is brewed using 100% Saskatchewan-grown barley (specifically two-row malt) and five different varieties of choice hops, ensuring a consistent and high-quality "Western Canadian" flavor profile.
