Rough Waters Brewing Company Selkie – Wheat Ale at 5.6% ABV (C$4.71 at NLC Stavanger, 500 ml, packaged on 7-Mar-2020, acquired 26-Jun-2020, reviewed 29-Jun-2020)
Appearance: hazy medium gold with one finger of rocky white head diminishing gradually to a thin ring, moderate soapy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: banana, orange peel, wheat, light spice. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-low carbonation, mild short lightly spicy finish. (3/5)
Not bad. I was a bit disappointed in that I’m really not getting any clear indications of the “late addition Azacca” hops, but it’s got pleasant aroma and flavour. The carbonation is a bit too low, which might be why the head retention is also pretty lackadaisical, but at least the spice, particularly in the finish, is restrained. Overall, it’s decent. (14/20)
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