American Solera Magic Touch
What the brewers say
“Double IPA brewed with Moutere and Kohatu.”
What our panel thought
“Berry-forward notes of strawberry and blackberry in the aroma, accentuated by subtle tropical hints of pineapple and coconut. The tropical and berry-forward flavor quickly fades into a drying bitterness that strips away those inviting nuances. Bitterness lingers long into the dry, borderline-astringent finish.”
What our editors thought
“Red-wine grape on the nose, bold and pronounced. In the flavor, there are sweet grape layers under more strident top-notes. Restrained and defined, with a red-grape boldness.”