Offshoot Beer Co. Relax Hazy IPA – American IPA at 6.8% ABV | 50 IBU (C$5.53 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 3-Sep-2020, acquired 30-Oct-2020, reviewed 4-Nov-2020)
Appearance: hazy straw with two fingers of fluffy off-white head, good retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: juicy grapefruit and citrus, tropical fruit, resiny pine, pale crackery malt, hint of coconut. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry moderate bitter finish. (4/5)
Brewer notes report Citra, Amarillo, Centennial, and Simcoe, with London 3 yeast. This is my first exposure to this offshoot of The Bruery, and in fact I was unaware of the connection when I bought it. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen them attempt an IPA before, but it’s a solid effort. (16/20)
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