Breakside Brewery Wanderlust (2017)

“Aroma and flavor echo a tangerine-citrus note, with hints of fruity apricot lingering into a clean and bitter finish. Slight grassy and dank notes add dimension. The lingering finish showcases the excellent choices and techniques of the brewer.”

__Aroma:__ “Peach, lemon, tangerine, and piney up front. A bit of herbal, grassy, floral, and pineapple in the background. Toasty/bready malt is bigger than I’d expect.” __Flavor:__ “Simple malt bill with a touch of toasted character plays second fiddle to the light colored citrus hops (orange, grapefruit, lemon). Some earthy spice notes as well hit in the middle of the taste. Balance is great for the style, though a bit under-carbonated. Bitterness is present but not overwhelming.” __Overall:__ “Peach up front with a more classic West Coast IPA aroma in the background. Good balance of malt sweetness and assertive bitterness. Well-made beer.”

__Aroma:__ “Bright hops flavors with a healthy amount of mango, Thai basil, pine, grapefruit, and even a light anise character. I have a strong desire for curry after smelling this beer.” __Flavor:__ “Amazing unique and intense hops flavors that continue to display the Thai basil flavors from the aroma, coupled with a more pronounced fruity character of mango, pineapple, and grapefruit. A nice, light malt sweetness pairs perfectly with a prominent bitterness that adds to the herbal spice character. Dangerously dry.” __Overall:__ “Simultaneously one of the most unique and tasty big IPAs I’ve enjoyed in a long time. The unique hops profile coupled with a delicious base beer is wonderful.”