Sam Adams Crystal Pale Ale

Sam Adams used to just identify their different beers by style, i.e. Brown Ale, Cream Stout, Double IPA etc. with the occasional exception like the winter favorite Old Fezziwig. Over the last few years they've taken to giving them names rather than merely descriptions. I believe we have seen Crystal Pale Ale before; in September 2009 I reviewed the Summer Styles variety pack, which included a pale ale
http://ill-gottenbooty.blogspot.com/2009/09/beer-review-sam-adams-variety-packs.html
I didn't have much to say then (It was the early days of Ill-Gotten Booty Beer Reviews) but I believe that it's the same beer. It poured a medium-tone golden hue with a minimal white head. Initial aroma and taste were heavy on the citrus-floral with an emphasis on the grapefruity hops. Hints of lemon and orange peel as it warms up. Not a bad brew, as usual, a good representation of the style.