Four Winds Brewing Co. Featherweight IPA Session IPA at 4.5% ABV | 60 IBU (C$8.29 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 8-Nov-2016, reviewed 11-Nov-2016)
Appearance: clear pale gold with two fingers of dense ivory head, good retention and moderate chunky lacing. (3/5) Aroma: resiny pine, pale malt, citrus, lightly vinous tropical fruit, hint of green onion. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Medium-light body tending to watery, moderate carbonation, off-dry slightly sticky medium duration bitter finish. (3/5)
Well, that’s something! A fairly clean, bright Session IPA with loads of flavour in a light, low ABV brew that maintains a relatively high bitterness. I’m not thrilled with the hint of vegetal green onion or cattiness, and the somewhat watery light body makes the elevated bitterness come across as slightly astringent, but those are relatively minor defects. Solid and crushable. (15/20)
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