Everyone has their “go-to” beer of choice. Most  people I know prefer something low in calories–my “figure” is long gone and probably will never return, so I have chosen something with actual flavor.

Diamond Bear Brewing Company is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, near where I live, so the brewery’s beer is readily available at nearly every store and most of the locally owned restaurants. While I do not want to get into reviewing the brewery too much at this point (that will come another day), I will say that Diamond Bear pioneered the long-awaited craft beer scene in Arkansas.

Diamond Bear’s Pale Ale is the best Pale Ale in The Natural State. Yes, many might disagree as other local breweries have set up shop in Arkansas and offer Pale Ale options, but those people can create their own blog and discuss their favorite Pale Ale! It is apparent that DB’s Pale Ale serves as the flagship beer for the company, and they picked a great one. Through much research, I have decided that I enjoy DB Pale Ale best on draft; drinking it from the bottle is good as well, but the beer has a small amount of head that when poured from the tap adds significantly to the flavor of the beer. This beer is one of the more balanced pale ales I have tried, combining the proper mix of malt and hops flavorings. With the unique combination of hops and malts, the brew is suited for any season, making it perfect for summer cookouts on the lake or those cool fall nights around a bonfire.

For anyone wanting to switch their ‘go-to’ from a flavorless light beer to a full-flavored beer, give Diamond Bear’s Pale Ale a shot–it is the beer you’ve been missing out on all along!