Trillium Small Bird Series Pale Ale Pocket Pigeon and Tiny Chicken

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My cooler had room for one more 4-pack. Since we were there at Trillium, why not go back in for a variety of single cans? My selections? Scaled – 93 points, Secret Stairs (review to come) and two selections from Trillium Small Bird Series: Pocket Pigeon and Tiny Chicken. While the names in the series suggest diminutive ales, it refers to the lower ABV in each offering.

Trillium Small Bird Series Pocket Pigeon, Tiny Chicken

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Tiny Chicken
Tasting: July 23, 2017
Style: Pale Ale
Beer # 1,082
ABV: 5.6%

Tiny Chicken pecks away at your palette with a sturdy and hoppy punch. Made with a combination of Galaxy and Amarillo hops and out of the gate, it pops with bright citrus and a wisp of tropical fruit. In typical Trillium fashion, Tiny Chicken is soft around the edges and pithy. This beer does not offer much in the way of a base but that’s not its purpose. It’s a lawnmower beer meant for a summer’s day and a pretty good one at that – 90 points.

Pocket Pigeon
Tasting: July 26, 2017
Style: Pale Ale
Beer # 1,083
ABV: 5.4%

Pocket Pidgeon is made with Mosaic, Galaxy, and Columbus hops. Pours a hazy and golden color with a fresh juicy aroma. My first impression is that of a grilled pineapple. It’s dank smokey up front with some sweet pineapple. Also has some mellow orange rind and a dash of black tea. Nicely crisp finish. Pocket Pigeon rocks, 93 points. If you call this is a sessionable ale, then this is probably the best one I’ve had.

Visit the Trillium Website and their description of Tiny Chicken

Visit the Trillium Website and their description of Pocket Pigeon

Other beer in the Trillium small bird series:
Pipsqueak Penguin
Skimpy Sparrow
Itty Bitty Goose
Stumpy Duck
Little Rooster
Tree Creeper

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