Three Floyds' Pride and Joy was on the beer list at L Woods, where I was on Saturday night for our anniversary dinner, and I was thinking a Pale Ale would be a good complement with barbecue. Especially if it was hoppy but with a little something extra and not necessarily as bold and floral as an IPA. They had other beers on the menu but in keeping with wanting to stick with Midwest craft beers I chose this one, plus it was on tap too.Served in an English Pint glass it was amber colored with a yellowing head and had the pleasant floral smell I was expecting, and the taste was satisfying initially, with a small bite from the hops and a bolder malt taste than with other Pale Ales. But there was an underlying sweetness, a little fruity but with a more nutty flavor than I was expecting. As I drank more and more of the pint it was sweeter and nuttier as it warmed.
Unfortunately I was not so happy with all the sweetness, and I am afraid it took me well through the meal to finish it. If it weren't for my standby Domaine duPage on the menu to follow it up I would not have enjoyed my meal so much.
3 Floyds describes P&J as more of a session beer but I am not sure that 5% qualifies as one. I put Robert the Bruce on my favorites list but its 7+% keeps me from drinking it regularly. A session beer like Pride and Joy would hit the spot, I think, if the sweetness is something you can enjoy over time.
CBC rating: 3.
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