Collective Arts Brewing Surround Sound – American Double / Imperial IPA at 8.2% ABV (C$5.14 at NLC Stavanger, 473 ml, packaged on 12-Feb-2020, acquired 26-Jun-2020, reviewed 29-Jun-2020)
Appearance: hazy pale gold with two fat fingers of rocky white head, good retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: coconut, grapes, citrus, tropical fruit, pine, caramel. (8/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, mildly warming moderate bitter finish. (4/5)
Totally different than the last revision of this I had, the “V3” with Columbus, Simcoe, and Galaxy. This one is hopped with Enigma, Moutere, Simcoe, and Centennial, but I swear I’m getting more of the coconut character consistent with e.g. Sabro, than the vinous notes I usually associate with the ANZ hops. It should, however, be emphasized that I’m getting none of the negatives I sometimes associate with Simcoe. And perhaps I shouldn’t say it’s “totally” different than the last revision, because it occurs to me that the base feel of the beer is pretty similar: that of being pleasant and easy-going, until you go cross-eyed and fall over. Which, don’t get me wrong, I respect. Definitely worth the price of admission. (16/20)
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