In a blind tasting by BJCP trained experts, this beer rated

97

Odd 13 Fairy Hopmother

Aroma: “Rich, juicy hops aroma with lots of orange citrusy notes. Strong fruit aromas of mango, pineapple, passion fruit, and lemon, with some grassy notes and a touch of spice and pine.”

Flavor: “The hops flavors are resinous, and provide lots of fruit flavors that carry throughout the beer, showcasing each fruit: grapefruit, orange, pineapple, mango, light orange, and peach. Yeasty, bready body that’s soft and fluffy. Some earthy funkiness in the middle, with a light piney bitterness and a touch of malt in the finish.”

Overall: “This is a big tropical IPA with a nice neutral malt base that lets the hops shine. It’s all about the hops aroma and flavor, and the balance of sweetness and bitterness just work. A very distinctive beer.”

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