Russell Brewing Punch Bowl India Pale Ale American IPA at 6.5% ABV (C$6.95 at Sundance Wine Market, 650 ml, bottle date 25-Mar-2015)
Pours clear pale gold with two fingers of fluffy off-white head, good retention and lacing. (4/5) Nose is citrus, tropical fruit, mild pine, light caramel malt, mild green onion, faint catty. (7/10) Taste is mild to moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, slightly oily texture, lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
Glory be! A brewer who didn’t used to date their bottles, now does! Good on you, Russell! And good on you for putting together a decently fruity IPA. I’d still like brighter, and I could do without the green onion, but not bad at all. (15/20)
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