Rural Routes Brewing Company Dem Bones Brut Double IPA – American Double / Imperial IPA at 7.9% ABV (C$4.50 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 27-Feb-2020, acquired 13-Mar-2020, reviewed 15-Mar-2020)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with two fingers of loose pale ivory head diminishing gradually to a thin ring, spotty lacing. (3/5) Aroma: white grape must, oak, citrus, doughy yeast. (7/10) Taste: moderate-low sweet, moderate-low bitter, light tart. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body, lively carbonation, dry crisp finish with a late mild warming. (4/5)
Maybe I’m a bit of a glutton for punishment, but I figured, what the hell, why not try another one by Rural Routes? I mean, it’s not like a Brut IPA is a hard style to get right, is it? ? And actually, this isn’t half bad. It’s not quite the “amazing” the label promises, but it’s not bad. White wine notes stop just short of completely dominating citrus and yeast, making this almost like a hybrid, and the finish is decently dry and crisp. Most impressive is the degree to which the heavier ABV is integrated, making very little appearance except a mild warming as the pint is essentially complete. All in all, my best one of theirs to date. (14/20)
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