Daniel Drinks the Styles: Raised by Wolves American Pale Ale

Week 2, Raised by Wolves!

Continuing to leverage my time at home during COVID, I am studying for the second level of the Cicerone Certification Program for beer professionals. So to keep myself honest in researching different beer styles, I am reviewing DMV beers brewed in classic styles and comparing them to the official guidelines of the style. This week is Right Proper’s “Dry Hopped Pale Ale”, their flagship Raised by Wolves. Similar to last week’s Optimal Wit, this beer is seemingly everywhere in DC. Much of Right Proper’s offerings lift their proverbial middle finger at stylistic guidelines, but nevertheless! Let’s look at the definition of an American Pale:

American Pale Ale Guidelines from the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP): 

Appearance is pale golden to light amber… generally quite clear. 

Aroma is moderate to strong hop aroma …including citrus, floral, pine, resinous, spicy, tropical fruit, stone fruit, berry, or melon. Low to moderate maltiness supports

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