Ale Architect Brewing Ltd. Colour Burst – American IPA at 6.3% ABV (C$4.81 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 1-May-2020, reviewed 2-May-2020)
Appearance: opaque pale gold with one fat finger of loose pale ivory head diminishing rapidly to a thin ring, spotty lacing. (3/5) Aroma: bright tropical fruit, citrus, pale crackery malt, pine, light cattiness. (9/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (9/10) Palate: medium-soft body, moderate-lively carbonation, off-dry mild bitter finish. (4/5)
Lovely bright hops dominate from the outset. Label says this is hopped with Galaxy, Citra, and Simcoe. Definitely getting just a very mild hint of that catty Simcoe note in the finish, but in a restrained way that doesn’t detract from the overall experience. Interestingly there’s a soft body despite the relatively lively carbonation. (17/20)
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