Brasserie Dunham Cyclope Thêta IPA American IPA at 5.7% ABV | 60 IBU (C$4.15 at Collective, 341 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 14-Aug-2018, reviewed 19-Aug-2018)
Appearance: hazy pale straw with two fat fingers of rocky white head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: bright citrus, melon, tropical fruit, pale malt, minerals. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body tending thin, moderate carbonation, dry bitter finish. (3/5)
I had high hopes for this upon first pouring and smelling it – other than a somewhat pale appearance, everything seemed extremely promising, especially the bright citrus aroma buttressed by hints of melon and tropical fruit. On the tongue, however, the flavours seemed, if not muted, nowhere near as emphatic as the aroma. The downward trend continued into the finish, where the medium body fell quickly flat and thinnish despite decent carbonation. Overall it’s not terrible by any means, but I think I’m more disappointed by its failure to be great than I have been by many beers that actually were terrible. (14/20)
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