Calusa Brewing Citronious

Subdued aroma: grapefruit, lemon, tangerine dominate, with subtle pine in the background. Citrus-forward flavor, sweet; orange and papaya hop flavors. Subtle peppery-garlic-like spiciness comes through in the finish. A touch chalky, lightly astringent, but smooth.

“Bright citrus all the way: lemon, naval orange. Toasty malt adds a counterpoint to the citrusy flavors. Hazy and full bodied. Medium-low bitterness. Semidry finish with a relatively short hoppy aftertaste. Low carbonic bite.”

Aroma: “Tangerines, a little grass, hints of evergreen needles, citrus, light malt character. Like a Christmas wreath or walking through a thick evergreen forest. A touch of spiciness. Mild fruity esters.” Flavor: “Whoa, that’s some grass! Reminds me of fresh-cut grass, but more clippings than lawn. Tons of pine in there accentuate the grassy notes. A pleasant malt sweetness offers support, and an assertive bitterness completes the off-dry finish. This tastes like a hops tea with a moderately strong bitter finish. Very little malt to soften the blow.” Overall: “If you like piney, grassy hops flavor and aroma, this is the session IPA for you. The assertive evergreen character is balanced by a surprising malt backbone and sufficient bitterness make it a solid session IPA—what I would expect from a competent brewer. A little more malt would soften some of the rough edges.”