Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company Cavalier Bleu American IPA at 6% ABV | 50 IBU (C$9.95 at Andrew Hilton Wine & Spirits, 600 ml, packaged on 8-Mar-2018, acquired 18-Jun-2018, reviewed 19-Jun-2018)
Appearance: hazy purple with two fingers (and growing) of dense creamy mauve head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: pine, citrus, caramel, blueberry, hint of creamy lactose. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter, light tart. (7/10) Palate: medium slightly creamy body, moderate carbonation, off-dry moderate bitter finish. (4/5)
Bit of an odd beer, with the blueberry present without overwhelming the underlying citrus and pine of the base IPA. I don’t think there’s actually any lactose in this, but there’s a hint of creamy sweetness that suggests blueberry ice cream. Despite that, there’s still significant bitterness and an off-dry finish. (15/20)
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