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Superflux Beer Company Coconuts – American IPA at 7% ABV (C$7.75 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 19-Jan-2026, acquired 7-Mar-2026, reviewed 18-Mar-2026)

Appearance: hazy deep gold with two fingers of fine white head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: coconut, citrus, white grape, cereal grains. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, slightly sharp vegetal green coconut finish. (3/5)

“heavily dry-hopped with Vic Secret and Citra then conditioned on a voluptuous bed of coconuts” Not quite as much coconut on the nose as one might expect, but it builds retronasally and definitely dominates. I was expecting Piña Colada, but it’s not, really – probably because it’s not that sweet, and completely lacks any kind of lactose character. I don’t dislike it, but it’s definitely adjunct-dominant and verging on simplistic. (15/20)

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Backcountry Brewing Okay, Campers, Rise and Shine, and Don’t Forget Your Booties Cuz It’s Cooooold Outside!⁠ – American IPA at 6.5% ABV | 50 IBU (C$7.45 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 7-Mar-2026, reviewed 16-Mar-2026)

Appearance: clear pale gold with one finger of fine white head diminishing gradually to a thin cap, spotty soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: bright citrus, tropical & stone fruit, crackery malt, mild dank resiny pine. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry clean finish. (4/5)

“this West Coast IPA showcases a punchy blend of Nectaron and Citra hops.” Nice one. Brightly juicy fruit on the front end but restrained sweetness through the mid, to a clean finish. Not quite crushable, nor overly attenuated, but still pretty snappy. My only complaint, and it’s a minor one, is that it’s pretty juicy and fruity, and not very piney or dank, for the WC style. (16/20)

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Changing Colours Brewing Project Orchestra of Wolves (Project 025.2026) – American Double / Imperial IPA at 7.5% ABV (C$6.75 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 10-Feb-2026, acquired 7-Mar-2026, reviewed 14-Mar-2026)

Appearance: hazy pale gold with one fat finger of fluffy off-white head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, citrus, dank resiny pine, berries. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-full body, moderate carbonation, building bitter warming finish. (4/5)

“Citra Incognito, Strata Cryo, Nelson Sauvin” Decently balanced: not quite easy-drinking, but flavourful appropriate to the weight. (16/20)

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Eighty-Eight Brewing Pleasure Principle – American IPA at 6.7% ABV (C$6.35 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 3-Feb-2026, acquired 7-Mar-2026, reviewed 12-Mar-2026)

Appearance: hazy pale gold with one fat finger of fluffy off-white head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: stone & tropical fruit, oats, light berries, faint resiny pine. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, medium duration mildly bitter finish. (4/5)

Nice one – pleasant fruit on the front end, restrained sweet and balanced bitter through the finish. Works for me. (16/20)

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The Establishment Brewing Company Real’s Not Real – American IPA at 6.4% ABV (C$6.55 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 10-Feb-2026, acquired 7-Mar-2026, reviewed 11-Mar-2026)

Appearance: hazy pale gold with one fat finger of fluffy pale ivory head, excellent retention and heavy soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: bright vinous grape, berries, cereal grains. (9/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, medium duration slightly tart finish. (4/5)

“Rakau, Motueka, Nelson Sauvin”. Bright vinous notes dominate but the sweetness is restrained, and there’s a nice balanced bitter through the nearly tart finish. Really nicely done. This is very much the way I like to see the hazy style implemented. (17/20)

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Vancouver Island Brewing Thrashin’ Caddy – American Double / Imperial IPA at 8% ABV | 40 IBU (C$6.15 at Collective, 568 ml, packaged on 26-Jan-2026, acquired 7-Mar-2026, reviewed 7-Mar-2026)

Appearance: hazy medium gold with one fat finger of pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: juicy fuzzy peach, tangerine, . (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, medium duration sweetish finish. (4/5)

I don’t dislike this, but it’s pretty adjunct-heavy, with fruit juice dominating the front end. That being said, there’s enough bitter and warming through the finish to remind you that, yes, this is a DIPA. Call it a guilty pleasure, I suppose. (14/20)

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Blood Brothers Brewing Swimsuit Seasons in the Abyss – American IPA at 6.2% ABV (C$8.85 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 26-Jan-2026, acquired 10-Feb-2026, reviewed 5-Mar-2026)

Appearance: murky hazy pale gold with a massive fluffy pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: mild, tropical & stone fruit, citrus, vinous, cereal grains, hint of resin. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-soft carbonation, off-dry medium duration finish. (4/5)

“w/ Idaho 7, Citra, & Simcoe” I sort of wondered if the colour and head suggested some degree of infection or other brokenness, which was reinforced by the mild aroma despite it being relatively new. But, there’s no off flavours – it’s just mild. Dunno. On the other hand, sure, bonus points for the use of the Oxford comma with an ampersand, and for what is clearly a Slayer reference, maybe mashed up with Sports Illustrated? Nothing special, definitely not worth the elevated price tag when you can get better locally made for less. (14/20)

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Blood Brothers Brewing Dream Vine – American Pale Ale at 5.5% ABV (C$8.65 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 11-Nov-2025, acquired 10-Feb-2026, reviewed 2-Mar-2026)

Appearance: hazy pale gold with two fingers of fluffy pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical & stone fruit, citrus, cereal grains, citrus. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-soft carbonation, off-dry medium duration finish. (4/5)

“w/ Simcoe & Riwaka” Not quite as juicy as I prefer. I know I say this with some frequency, but there really are a lot of respectable offerings out there from solid brewers, so it’s harder to reach that upper tier of performance. This is perfectly fine, but falls just a little short of being great. (15/20)

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Cabin Brewing Company Stargazer – American IPA at 6.5% ABV (C$6.00 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 26-Jan-2026, acquired 10-Feb-2026, reviewed 23-Feb-2026)

Appearance: hazy medium gold with two fingers of fluffy pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: juicy tropical fruit, citrus, floral, cereal grains. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-soft carbonation, medium duration mild bitter finish. (4/5)

No complaints to speak of here, but nothing really breaks through. Good, if not memorable. (15/20)

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Superflux Beer Company Cottontail – American IPA at 6.5% ABV (C$6.90 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 12-Jan-2026, acquired 10-Feb-2026, reviewed 22-Feb-2026)

Appearance: hazy pale gold with one fat finger of fluffy pale ivory head, good retention and heavy soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: juicy tropical fruit, berry, dank pine, cereal grains. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-soft carbonation, medium bitter slightly sticky finish. (4/5)

“brewed with mostly Mosaic and a bit of Simcoe and Citra”. Excellent. Juicy and pleasant, with mild dank. No notes. (16/20)

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