E9 Brewery 2+2=IPA – American IPA at 6.2% ABV (C$5.08 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 19-Aug-2020, reviewed 27-Aug-2020)
Appearance: hazy pale gold with two fat fingers of rocky white head, excellent retention and heavy chunky lacing. (5/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, caramel, stone fruit, floral, pine. (7/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate-high bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium-full body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
I’m not thrilled by this one, but it’s a bit hard to put my finger on precisely why. I guess although it’s got all the elements, it’s a bit heavy and plodding, weighed down by a surprisingly emphatic bready caramel malt note. Not a swing and a miss, as such – I don’t think this brewery knows how to do that – but ultimately just not very exciting. (14/20)
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