Coulee Brew Co. Hoodoo Hops American IPA at 6.3% ABV | 65 IBU (C$2.70 at Oak & Vine, 355 ml, bottle date 15-Feb-2017, acquired 1-Apr-2017, reviewed 13-Apr-2017)
Appearance: clear pale amber with one fat finger of fluffy ivory head, good retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, caramel, pine, citrus. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium duration resiny bitter and mildly warming finish. (3/5)
Surprising emphasis on tropical fruitiness here, especially pineapple – to the point that I halfway wondered if they actually added pineapple juice. The alcohol isn’t aggressive, but it’s just slightly emphatically present for what I consider a moderate ABV – better integration would be nice. Bitterness is pleasantly bold, with a building resiny melon rind character in the finish. Solid brew. (14/20)
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