Style: IPA

ABV: 7.0

94/100

Aroma:	11
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	19
Mouthfeel:	4

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What the brewers say

“We conjured the classics and then laid them on a bed of pale malt. This IPA shoots straight to the bitter edge before falling into a mellow haze. Deep gold and ready to travel into the distance.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Light citrus, caramel, a touch of oral, moderate tangerine, and a grounded earthy note. Lively citrus and and bright pine that steers clear of sticky and resinous. Bright dankness. Very assertive.”

Flavor: “Earthy and piney with a slight honey-like malt sweetness and a well-constructed bitter profile that pushes to the edge of harsh without going over it. Citrus notes are more zesty than fruity. As aggressive as the aroma was, the flavor is quite rounded and approachable. A mild grapefruit-rind note helps it from going too far into the forest.

Overall: “Fun earthy/piney IPA with a light malt backbone. An enjoyable and lively IPA that would be nice with grilled fish and a kale salad. It’s bright, light, and could even be a nice crossover craft selection for non IPA drinkers who don’t mind a little challenge. A tasty beer that surprises and delights.”

What our editors thought

Review printed in: The United States of IPA (February-March 2016) (View All Issues)

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Half Acre Beer Co Tome

“Balanced aromatics of bright fruit and dank pine with elements of orange, strawberry, peach, lemon. Nice soft malt body. Well-balanced and finishes just sweet enough to support the distinct bitterness, and just mouth-coating enough to prevent the dryness from stripping away the nuance.”

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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.”

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