R & B Brewing Company Vancouver Special I.P.A. American IPA at 6% ABV | 75 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 amber with two fingers of rocky white head, good retention and spotty lacing. (3/5) Aroma: citrus, pine, tropical fruit, caramel, light dank. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, high bitter. (8/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry building bitter finish. (4/5)
“Big & sturdy,” huh? No, not really. “Pleasant,” sure. A well-balanced blend of citrus, pine, and fruit, with hints of West Coast-style dankness. Despite the relatively high IBU rating, the bitterness really only manifests as it builds on the back end. Good stuff. (15/20)
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