Coppertail Brewing Co. Hyperbolic American IPA at 8% ABV (US$2.29 at Knightly Spirits Orange Blossom Trail, 355 ml, best before 20-Jun-2017, acquired 15-May-2017, reviewed 20-May-2017)
Appearance: slightly hazy medium gold with one fat finger of fluffy white head diminishing rapidly to a thin skim, patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: vinous white grape must, lightly dank pine, pale crackery malt, citrus, floral. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body tending slightly thin, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter finish. (3/5)
Yeah, I’m getting the Vic’s Secret here – the white wine vinous notes I find fairly typical of ANZ hops are coming through in the forefront. It’s pleasant overall, and I guess given the relatively high ABV, the fact that there’s no heat at all is pretty impressive. On the other hand, it might not be not quite as mild and thin as their Free Dive, but it’s not exactly emphatic, either. Similar to Free Dive, I find this to be so light so as to verge on, well… boring. Sorry, but there it is. In fact, I’d go so far as to suggest it’s an unintentionally accurate name: Good? Sure. Great? Nuh-uh. Would suggesting it’s great be hyperbolic? Bingo. (14/20)
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