Britannia Brewing Company Riptide Rye IPA Rye IPA at 6% ABV | 58 IBU (C$4.99 at BC Liquor Stores, 650 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 14-Sep-2017, reviewed 18-Sep-2017)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with two fingers of growing rocky white head, excellent retention and moderate chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus, stone fruit, rye spice, caramel. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter, moderate spice. (7/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry building bitter and lingering spicy finish. (4/5)
“Brewed in the North East style”? Hm. The first thing I think of with NE’s is “cloudy,” then “juicy.” Not so much on the “cloudy,” but I’ll give it a provisional pass on the “juicy.” Citrus and stone fruit, with some spicy rye following it up. Pretty solid brew, overall. (15/20)
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