Granville Island Brewing So-Cal Style IPA American IPA at 7.8% ABV | 80 IBU (C$7.99 at Quarry Park Calgary Co-Op, 650 ml, packaged on 23-Aug-2017, acquired 18-Sep-2017, reviewed 19-Sep-2017)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale amber with two fat fingers of growing fluffy ivory head, excellent retention and moderate lacing. (3/5) Aroma: butter, bready yeast, grainy caramel & toffee, light citrus, grassy herbs. (6/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, high bitter. (6/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter finish. (3/5)
“So-Cal”? “So-Called,” more like. Too sweet, buttery (seriously?) and surprisingly malt-dominant given the high IBU. Bit of a disappointment, if I’m honest. (12/20)
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