Pale ale is the hallmark of the craft beer movement.
It's a beer complex enough to be interesting, but light bodied enough to be easily drinkable. It's also very quick to brew, which is why every new brewery that comes along makes a pale ale. New breweries need to get a product on the market quickly to generate some cash flow, and lagers need time to mature.
What are the unique qualities of American and English Pale ales?
