Ecliptic Brewing Cosmos Coconut & Vanilla Hazy IPA (2020 Edition) – American Double / Imperial IPA at 8.0% ABV (C$9.31 at Collective, 500 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 5-Nov-2020, reviewed 10-Nov-2020)
Appearance: slightly hazy medium gold with two fingers of fluffy pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: coconut, vanilla, oranges, tropical fruit, boozy malts. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium creamy body, moderate-soft carbonation, sweetish lingering bitter finish. (3/5)
A fairly milkshake-y IPA, and slightly too sweet for my preference. That’s offset to a large extent by the pronounced bitterness, which largely but not completely saves this. The slight booziness is also not unpleasant, nor is it out of place given the elevated ABV. (15/20)
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