Hell’s Basement Brewing Radiant India Pale Ale American IPA at 6.5% ABV | 60 IBU (C$2.70 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 355 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 1-Apr-2017, reviewed 13-Apr-2017)
Appearance: clear pale amber with one fat finger of fluffy ivory head, moderate retention and spotty lacing. (3/5) Aroma: citrus, grainy malt and caramel, tropical fruit, grass, pine. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter and slightly astringent finish. (3/5)
Hop forward but a touch malt heavy, making it feel like a just slightly old-fashioned (English influenced) middleweight IPA, splitting the difference between A/IPA and DIPA. Slightly astringent vegetal/rind notes detract a little from the finish. (12/20)
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