Muskoka Brewery Hazed & Confused American IPA at 6.5% ABV | 48 IBU (C$3.75 at NLC Stavanger, 473 ml, best before 18-Aug-2018, acquired 11-May-2018, reviewed 11-May-2018)
Appearance: slightly hazy deep gold with one fat finger of fluffy pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: juicy citrus, tropical fruit, pale malt, white pepper. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter, mild peppery spice. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry slightly spicy lingering and building bitter finish. (4/5)
Juicy and aromatic, yes, but emphatically not an NEIPA – mostly because of the fairly high bitter and the spicy finish, though it’s also pretty clear despite the “hazed” and “unfiltered” appellations. This one worked particularly well with my supper of a BBQ burger and fries. I like the fact that Muskoka now have three or four IPAs that are all significantly different from each other but all equally good (well, except for Mad Tom and Twice as Mad Tom, who are quite similar to each other except for strength). Would not hesitate to recommend or have again. (16/20)
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