Style: IPA (American)

ABV: 6.2 IBU: 64.0

98/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	20
Mouthfeel:	5

Breakside Brewery Wanderlust IPA

What the brewers say

“West Coast IPA with Mosaic, Simcoe, Cascade, and Summit.”

What our panel thought

“Aroma and flavor echo a tangerine-citrus note, with hints of fruity apricot lingering into a clean and bitter finish. Slight grassy and dank notes add dimension. The lingering finish showcases the excellent choices and techniques of the brewer.”

What our editors thought

“Bright citrus notes layer over faint grassy-herbal ones in the nose, for a soft approach. The flavor brings more pungent dank bitterness—commanding and gregarious with a gorgeous cohesion. The aroma and flavor offer a one-two punch.”

Review printed in: Bright & Juicy & Bitter & Soft IPA (August-September 2021) (View All Issues)

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