Deschutes Brewery Chasin’ Freshies – American IPA at 6% ABV | 50 IBU (C$3.91 at Collective, 355 ml, packaged on 30-Sep-2020, acquired 5-Nov-2020, reviewed 12-Nov-2020)
Appearance: slightly hazy straw with two fingers of rocky white head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, melon, pine, lime zest, mint, grass. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate-lively carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
Hopped with El Dorado and Zappa, making it (I think) only my second exposure to the latter. I’m definitely getting the mint in particular that I’m coming to associate with this hop. I also think that it’s contributing very well to an overall layered complexity I quite enjoy. (16/20)
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