Widmer Brothers Brewing in Portland, Oregon - Pioneers of America's Original Hefeweizen
               
 



With its unique citrus character, smooth drinkability, and distinctive hop character, Drifter Pale Ale is truly an original. Brewed with generous amounts of Summit hops, a variety known for their intense citrus flavors and aromas, Drifter has a taste unique to the Pale Ale category. True to style, the bittering hops are perceptible enough to give the beer a crisp, clean, quenching finish, yet also soft enough to keep the beer smooth and balanced.
2006 GABF Silver Medal Winner

availability
year-round
bitterness
32 IBU
alcohol by volume
5.7%
original gravity
14.0° PLATO
malts
PALE, CARAMEL 20L, CARAVIENNE 20L, CARAMEL 80L, CARAPILS
hops
BITTERING: ALCHEMY
AROMA: SUMMIT,
NELSON SAUVIN
DRY HOPPED: SUMMIT,
NELSON SAUVIN
goes well with
A variety of fresh seafood and shellfish, but also has the malt backing to stand up to hearty offerings like grilled steaks.