{"product_id":"original-16-pale-ale-30-litre-keg","title":"Original 16 Pale Ale - 30 Litre Keg","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeer Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Pale Ale pours a brilliant, clear deep copper-gold with a thick, frothy white head and fine, steady carbonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits at an ABV of 5.0% and a moderate bitterness of approx. 15–18 IBU, prioritizing malt balance over hop intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300172 - Sleeman Breweries Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48349953065172,"sku":"829475","price":188.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7645\/6404\/files\/756147.jpg?v=1784801446","url":"https:\/\/borderlinebottles.ca\/products\/original-16-pale-ale-30-litre-keg","provider":"Borderline Bottles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}