Vancouver Island Brewing 19 IPA American IPA at 4.8% ABV | 60 IBU (C$2.55 at Oak & Vine, 355 ml, bottle date 24-Feb-2017, acquired 26-Apr-2017, reviewed 11-May-2017)
Appearance: clear deep gold with three fingers of fluffy ivory head diminishing gradually to a tenacious cap, clingy moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus, biscuity pale malt, pineapple, light resin. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering and building bitter finish. (3/5)
A fair bit better than their ISA, but there’s still a hint of something in the nose that isn’t entirely pleasant, which might be charitably described as “resin”. Fairly easy drinking despite the middling-high IBU, which really only manifests in the finish. Drinkable, but not really worth seeking out. (13/20)
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