Mikkeller Cali Rare – California Common at 4.8% ABV

Mikkeller Cali Rare California Common at 4.8% ABV (C$6.30 at Sherbrooke Liquor, 330 ml, best before 4-Nov-2016)

Appearance: slightly hazy straw with one fat finger of fluffy off-white head, excellent retention and patchy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: bright citrus, tropical fruit, pine, pale malt. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Medium-light body, moderate carbonation, off-dry finish. (4/5)

Yeah, yeah, we get it – Mikkeller’s version of a California Common is a Cali Rare. Jeez, smug much? Just because he makes an awesome beer or three… dozen… And this doesn’t even taste like a “real” California Common, like Anchor Steam. (It tastes far better.) But that’s not the point! This is just a (really good) APA! (16/20)

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