Central City Brewers + Distillers / Trailway Brewing Co. Across the Nation Collaboration: Three Beasts American IPA at 6.6% ABV | 52 IBU (C$2.47 at NLC Stavanger, 355 ml, packaged on 10-Apr-2018, acquired 13-Jul-2018, reviewed 14-Jul-2018)
Appearance: clear deep gold with one finger of loose off-white head diminishing rapidly to a thin ring, spotty lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus, caramel, pine, herbal. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-low carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter finish. (3/5)
The label notes say the three beasts are the three hops used, but doesn’t specify the varietals. Based on the aroma, I’m guessing nothing too exciting, perhaps some usual suspects starts-with-C. “Nothing too exciting” describes the beer overall, actually: there’s nothing off here, and it’s solidly enough done, but it’s certainly not next-level stuff. (15/20)
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