Style: IPA (New Zealand)

ABV: 7.4

86/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	17
Mouthfeel:	3

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New Zealand IPA

What our panel thought

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.

What our editors thought

Light but slightly amber color, appears a bit dulled. Light apricot and mango in the aroma, with a white floral edge. Peppery arugula bitterness in the sip with a thiol-driven New Zealand hop edge, but the heaviness of the body saps a bit of energy.

Review printed in: A New Day for IPA (Summer 2024) (View All Issues)

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