New Belgium Brewing Company Voodoo Ranger 8 Hop Pale Ale American Pale Ale at 5.5% ABV | 35 IBU (C$3.49 at Oak & Vine, 355 ml, best before 31-Dec-2017, acquired 27-Mar-2017, reviewed 27-Mar-2017)
Appearance: clear pale gold with one fat finger of fluffy white head, excellent retention and well-defined soapy lacing. (5/5) Aroma: pine, citrus, tropical fruit, caramel, floral. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium duration mild bitter finish. (4/5)
Nice. I always find using multiple hop varieties to be a bit of a double-edged sword: on the one hand, having multiple flavour profiles mean you get decent complexity and fullness of flavour, without feeling sharp – but on the other hand, you tend to lose brightness and get a slightly muddled effect. That’s what seems to be happening here. There’s nothing wrong with it, as such, but it’s not bright. Definitely a good beer, though, and easy-drinking. (15/20)
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