Postmark Brewing Mandarina Wheat Wheat Ale at 5.3% ABV | 15 IBU (C$6.01 at Oak & Vine, 650 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 5-Jun-2017, reviewed 15-Jun-2017)
Appearance: clear medium gold with two fingers of rocky ivory head, good retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: doughy bread, citrus, floral, earth and grass. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, low bitter. (6/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, sweet medium duration finish. (3/5)
I was hoping for more citrus presence in something called “Mandarin[a],” but it’s really dominated more by doughy wheat, than citrus. Similar to Lemon Drop hops, Mandarina Bavaria hops seem to be another case of a hop that, in my opinion, overpromises and underdelivers. (13/20)
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