Dry Dock Apricot Blonde

“The pleasantly complex aromas of spicy phenols, floral hops, and some fun grassy and fruity notes give way to a clean, somewhat bitter, finishing taste with notes of wheat, grass, floral hops, and pepper. A solid summer wit. Banana and bubblegum pop nicely as it warms.”

Aroma: “Bursting with fruity hops flavor. Take your pick: mango, guava, tangerine, lemon, passion fruit, grapefruit are all there. So is a slight catty, dank, and piney hops note. Malt is hard to discern at first sniff.” Flavor: “Just like on the aroma, hops flavors dominate and are punched up by the light malt sweetness. Bitterness is surprisingly restrained for the intense hops flavors. Still, there’s a sweet malt backbone.” Overall: “Loads of tropical fruit and a smooth finish, like a good session IPA lacking astringency. The intensity of the hops character pushes the line between ‘blonde’ and ‘session IPA,’ but if you set definitions aside and approach it as a very light, hoppy beer, it does not disappoint.”

**Aroma:** “Strong apricot nose that’s near perfection, with a touch of pear, apple, and banana. Some tart lemony lactic notes blend nicely with the light malt sweetness.” **Flavor:** “Very juicy, with overpowering fruit flavors—mostly apricot, but with moderate banana and pear. Moderate lemon-rind acidic notes are between lactic and malic and are enough to balance the sweetness. There’s a light touch of wheat and very light noble hops note, with mouth-filling carbonation, and a lingering fruity aftertaste.” **Overall:** “This is a strongly apricot fruit sour with moderate acidity, big body, and a touch of wheat and malt notes. It’s a great sour if you really like apricot and want a slightly tart beer without significant funk.”