Outcast Brewing Wannabe IPA American Pale Ale at 5.9% ABV | 40 IBU (C$5.00 at The Brewer’s Apprentice, 473 ml, packaged on 7-Feb-2018, acquired 14-Mar-2018, reviewed 15-Mar-2018)
Appearance: slightly hazy deep gold with two fingers of rocky pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, caramel, citrus, resiny pine. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium duration finish. (4/5)
OK, I see what the point is here: an APA that wants to be an IPA. But, fact is, I’m not entirely clear why this couldn’t just as easily be called an IPA. (Tending slightly to light side for the style, perhaps, but only slightly. I’ve never been too clear on the distinction between the two, if I’m honest…) Anyhoo, yeah, decent APA, though the balance is slightly further to the sweet malt than I’d prefer, making it less crisp, refreshing and more-ish than I look for in the style. An interesting enough one to try, but not one I’d go back to in a hurry – unlike his Forgetful Brewer. (15/20)
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