Steamworks Brewing Company North by Northwest American IPA at 6.8% ABV | 60 IBU (C$2.93 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 9-Oct-2018, acquired 4-Dec-2018, reviewed 7-Dec-2018)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with one fat finger of rocky pale ivory head, good retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus, tropical fruit, pale malt, light pine. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
Decent albeit not very “West” A/IPA. Citrus and tropical fruit aromas are pleasant but fairly nondescript – the whole thing would benefit from a little more juiciness, or alternatively more dank pine – basically, come down a little harder on one coast or the other. I think the overall problem here (to the extent that there is one) is that it’s just a bit dated and old-fashioned in style. (15/20)
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