(DALESIDE) RIPON JEWEL AMBER ALE January 1, 2009Beers A-Zamber aleJohn Fortunato Though in need of better up-front assertion, dry English Pale Ale does register fine honey-glazed orange sourness, lilting alcohol-burnt Scotch malt tingle, and sweet mocha-hazelnut embrace. But petty red fruit drear underlies thin hop acridity.