Crazy Mountain Brewing Company Hookiebobb IPA American IPA at 6.7% ABV | 87 IBU (C$4.29 at Oak & Vine, 355 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 3-Jul-2017, reviewed 3-Jul-2017)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with one finger of loose white head diminishing gradually to a persistent cap, patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: bready caramel, pine, spent grains, citrus, weeds and grass. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium body tending slightly watery, moderate carbonation, lingering bitter and slightly astringent finish. (3/5)
Gngngngngngng!!! Let’s get one thing straight: labelling your can “fresh” makes every bit as much sense as labelling it “cold” or other such foolishness – which is to say, none whatsoever. If you’re not dating your package, I have no way of knowing whether it’s fresh or not. I appreciate that you’ve got ABV, SRM, and IBU on the can, but how about adding a clear, human-readable packaging date instead of marketing fluff? Now, that said, this isn’t bad, albeit slightly “traditional” in its hop-malt balance. Aside from the magnitude of bitterness, this tends towards an English style IPA. OK, but I wouldn’t bother seeking it out. (12/20)
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