GOAL Brewing Rollin' On Wats

Nice sappy resinous aromas, followed by some citrus aromas, toasted sugar, and blueberry. Orange lemon hops are joined by pineapple and a bit of grassy dankness. Ribbon candied sweetness with a clean finish. The softly sweet finish of each sip begs for a slightly sharper edge.

“Big grapefruit and pine greet the nose. Light sweetness balances the dank pine and grapefruit hop flavors. Noticeably spritzy carbonation. Soft and pleasant, easy on the palate. Very well balanced and a good starter IPA for someone ready to try the style.”

__Aroma:__ “Intriguing tropical fruit salad notes that jump out: pineapple first, then papaya that fades in, followed by mango, white grape, and unripened banana. Subtle, muddy dank piney background, possibly from the hops, with pie crust malt.” __Flavor:__ “The papaya is well presented up front, but isn’t so overwhelming that you forget you’re drinking a beer. The tropical fruit flavors are complex, comprising banana esters and coconut, but play a supporting role. Some hops bitterness, with pine that lingers smoothly through the finish. The carbonation does its job to open up the taste, finishing dry, keeping the fruit from becoming too cloying. There is a great balance to this beer.” __Overall:__ “The sweetness of the fruit and the bitterness of the hops seem to compete with each other, yet leave an intriguing effect. A wonderfully balanced beer that expertly displays the papaya, while delivering a solidly hoppy base beer. It’s clearly in the pale ale family, with a bump of fruitiness that adds complexity.”