Spindrift Brewing Co. Riptide IPL India Pale Lager at 6.5% ABV (C$3.57 at NLC Stavanger, 473 ml, bottle date 19-Apr-2016, acquired 13-May-2016, reviewed 15-May-2016)
Appearance: slightly hazy deep gold with one finger of rocky ivory head, good retention and lacing. (4/5) Aroma: sweet citrus, pine, pale malt, light stone fruit. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry moderate bitter finish. (4/5)
Hey, look at that! Lagers can have fun with hops, too! Of course, it would be niggling pedantry to point out that it’s a lager that looks, smells, and tastes like an ale, right? Regardless, this is a riptide that can pull me in any time. I’m getting pretty happy with what these guys are doing – respectable brews from new kids always make me happy. (15/20)
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