Crux Fermentation Project Gimme Mo Not Just Another IPA American IPA at 6.2% ABV | 50 IBU (C$4.49 at Oak & Vine, 355 ml, packaged on 2-May-2017, acquired 3-Jul-2017, reviewed 4-Jul-2017)
Appearance: clear pale amber with one fat finger of rocky ivory head, good retention and patchy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, melon, caramel, pine, floral. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter, light tart. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter finish. (3/5)
Despite the label’s claim that this is “not just another IPA,” it kinda is. A decent one, sure, but nothing cutting edge, or even particularly out of the norm. Yeah, OK, it emphasizes tropical fruit and melon instead of pine, fair enough, and I’m getting a hint of tartness, presumably from the acidulated pilsener malt – but none of that adds up to ground-breaking for me. Good, but hardly unique. (14/20)
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