Crooked Stave Hop Savant Brettanomyces Galaxy American IPA at 7% ABV (US$7.99 at Knightly Spirits Orange Blossom Trail, 375 ml, packaged on 1-Oct-2015, acquired 15-May-2017, reviewed 2-Jun-2018)
Appearance: brilliantly clear straw with a massive and growing fluffy white head, excellent retention and spotty lacing. (4/5) Aroma: dry barnyardy funk, citrus, stone and tropical fruits. (9/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate funky tart, low bitter. (9/10) Palate: medium-light body, lively carbonation, funky mildly tart finish. (4/5)
Brett makes itself emphatically known across the board here, in appearance, aroma, and flavour. The Galaxy hops aren’t completely lacking – there’s certainly some citrus, stone and tropical fruits – but from the huge rocky head, to the lingering funky finish, this is all about the Brett. Still and all, it’s pleasantly refreshing. (17/20)
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