Annex Ale Project Escapable Truth American IPA at 7.3% ABV (C$8.49 at Oak & Vine, 650 ml, packaged on 4-Jun-2018, acquired 21-Jun-2018, reviewed 23-Jun-2018)
Appearance: clear pale amber with one fat finger of fluffy ivory head, excellent retention and soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: resiny pine, caramel, citrus, grass, earth. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering and building bitter finish. (4/5)
“West Coast”? Not much, though maybe, just maybe it would have fit that bill 10-15 years ago. Very old school, malt-heavy (verging on dominant), with big blunt bitter in the finish. Which, hey, is all to the good for me, but I’d appreciate a little subtlety on the front end before smashing my mouth with a hop brick. It’s called foreplay, look it up – you could at least try to make a girl feel special. (15/20)
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