Wild Rose Brewery / Tamarack Brewing Company AlumnISA – Session IPA at 4.5% ABV | 38 IBU (C$3.95 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 30-Apr-2020, acquired 22-May-2020, reviewed 25-May-2020)
Appearance: opaque pale gold with one fat finger of rocky white head diminishing rapidly to a thin cap and ring, spotty lacing. (3/5) Aroma: mild, citrus, tropical & stone fruit, pale crackery malt. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate-lively carbonation, off-dry medium bitter finish. (4/5)
Slightly disappointing, especially by comparison to the even lighter Muskoka Born This Way I just had. Everything is just a little less in this one, from the less-than-impressive head development and retention, to the mild (but admittedly clean and pleasant) aroma, to the slightly lighter flavours. Inoffensive, certainly, and one that I’d be happy to drink while watching hockey (but to be honest, right about now I’d be happy to drink just about anything while watching hockey). (14/20)
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