Ninkasi Brewing Company Maiden the Shade Summer Style India Pale Ale American IPA at 6.8% ABV (C$7.16 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with two fingers of fluffy off-white head, excellent retention and good lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus (mostly pithy grapefruit), tropical fruit (mango), pine, mild grass. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderately strong bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, lingering mildly bitter finish. (4/5)
Quite nice – a bright and pleasant A/IPA with decent citrus and tropical fruits. Hop forward, with just enough malt to support. Brighter would be nice, sure, but I’m greedy that way. (16/20)
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