Henderson Brewing Co. UPA (Union Pearson Ale) Toronto Style IPA American IPA at 6.5% ABV (On tap at BAR:120, reviewed 11-Oct-2017)
Appearance: clear pale amber with one fat finger of creamy ivory head, excellent retention and well-defined lacing. (4/5) Aroma: pine, citrus, pale malt, grass. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (6/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, sweetish short duration finish. (3/5)
A new brewery for me – and fairly new overall, founded in 2014. Not a bad little IPA, either. Slightly old-fashioned, with piney and citrusy hops leading the way over pale malt. Sweetness and bitterness are generally even-handed, but it finishes a little too sweet for my preference as the pint progresses. I’d like brighter hops and a dryer finish, but it’s not bad overall. (14/20)
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