Firestone Walker Brewing Company Luponic Distortion Revolution No. 002 American IPA at 5.9% ABV (C$3.33 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 355 ml, bottle date 14-Jun-2016, acquired 19-Jul-2016, reviewed 22-Jul-2016)
Appearance: clear pale gold with two fingers of loose off-white head, moderate retention and patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, melon, crackery pale malt, citrus, floral, light vinous. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Medium-light slightly slick body, moderate carbonation, off-dry mildly bitter finish. (4/5)
Awww yeah… Pleasantly hoppy A/IPA, albeit one verging into ISA territory. Nothing aggressive, and the hops are definitely given a run for their money by the malt. It finishes fairly clean, but there is an almost soapy texture to the body. Still, though, very drinkable, in large quantities should the opportunity present. “Crushable”, as the kids say. (See? I’m hip! With it! Cool! … oh god I’m so old…) (15/20)
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