Brewer Q & A (Issue 22)

91 Rating – Squatters Craft Beers – Full Suspension Pale Ale

Responses from Squatters brewmaster Jon Lee.

Who came up with this beer's recipe? 
Original credit here goes back to our former Squatters brewer Jennifer Talley. She was playing with a pale ale special at the pub with this new hop that had just come on the market (Columbus). This is back in about 1996-97. We all loved it so much that it turned into a core beer for us. The rest, as they say, is history.

What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?  
My favorite aspect is, and always will be, the hop aroma and flavor. However, the malt base we’ve got here is awesome as well because it really makes those hops shine.

Where does this beer’s name come from?
In the mid to late 90s Full Suspension mountain bikes were introduced. This beer's name comes from our love of mountain biking here in Utah.

Is this your "desert island beer?" 
Yes.

Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less? 
Perfect pine and citrus flavors; sessionable before sessionable was cool!

Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer? 
This beer is truly one of the original classic Pale Ales of the modern craft beer scene. There are countless numbers of people that tell us that Full Suspension is what got them into hoppy beers. While the landscape of craft beer availability has changed dramatically over the years, we’re proud of the fact that Full Suspension remains the go-to six-pack for many people.