Lord Hobo Brewing Angelica

“Piña colada–like nose with equal parts pineapple and coconut/vanilla and hints of ginger. A very light bready wheat character supports the aroma. Very light floral hops and low hop bittering. Clean and tropical.”

Fresh banana-bread aroma, medium-sweet, with significant spice phenolics and esters of cherry and pear. Nice bready malt flavor lingers, but seems watery and sweet; notes of grapefruit rind and black pepper. Dry finish with lingering woody notes. Enjoyable. Characterful.

Aroma: “Heavy citrus fruit with lemon and lime and a moderate amount of grapefruit, lemongrass, peach, and herbal notes (like white pepper). No malt-driven aromatics.” Flavor: “Lemon dominates and is supported by peach and lemongrass. There’s a creamy character, like a meringue. Malt plays second fiddle, and the ferment was clean aside from some esters kicked by the yeast typical of style. The sweet finish emphasizes fruity elements of hops.” Overall: “Love the bright citrus character that this beer brings—almost Sprite-like lemon-lime notes that are balanced by an intriguing spiciness. Don’t expect this to taste like a ‘traditional’ New England–style pale. It’s a touch more dry despite the haze, yet remains compelling in its own unique expression.”