Vancouver Island Brewing Sombrio Citrus Session Session IPA at 4% ABV | 36 IBU (C$2.55 at Oak & Vine, 355 ml, bottle date 25-Feb-2017, acquired 26-Apr-2017, reviewed 11-May-2017)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with one finger of creamy white head diminishing gradually to a tenacious cap, soapy moderate lacing. (3/5) Aroma: sweat, pine, pale malt, citrus, tropical fruit, light earth. (4/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (5/10) Palate: medium-light body tending watery, moderate carbonation, off-dry mild bitter finish. (3/5)
Tastes a bit better than it smells, but that’s not saying a whole lot – there’s a definite off note in the aroma that I can’t completely identify, but it’s as much sweat as anything. Finish is fairly pleasant, though, with a decent lightly spicy bitter. (10/20)
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