Parallel 49 Manimal Sasquatch IPL – India Pale Lager at 5.5% ABV (C$2.97 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 19-Aug-2019, acquired 15-Oct-2019, reviewed 26-Oct-2019)
Appearance: clear pale gold with one fat finger of fluffy white head diminishing gradually to a thick persistent cap, moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: grainy caramel, sulphur, floral, earth. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium body, lively carbonation, off-dry medium bitter finish. (3/5)
Jesus Christ boys, it’s a Samsquanch! So that’s Canada’s first domestic hop, huh? Can’t say I’m overly impressed. This is brewed with a Pilsner malt I’m not familiar with (Francion), so I don’t know exactly how much of the flavour profile is coming from the hops, but it’s certainly very Old World in its earthy/floral/phenolic character, and near complete absence of citrus and tropical fruit (or, really, any of the more recent hop characteristics). I can’t see this displacing many American hops for local brewers any time soon. (13/20)
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