Ska Brewing Company The Modus Mandarina – American IPA at 6.8% ABV | 65 IBU (C$5.35 at Collective, 355 ml, best before 15-Feb-2021, acquired 30-Oct-2020, reviewed 3-Nov-2020)
Appearance: clear pale amber with one finger of fine pale ivory head diminishing gradually to a thin skim, spotty soapy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: oily & zesty citrus, caramel, light floral. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-full body, moderate carbonation, sweetish moderate bitter finish. (4/5)
Take Modus Hoperandi, add orange peel. That’s neither a compliment nor a complaint, you decide if that works for you. Personally, I’m pretty middle-of-the road on it: there are no real negatives, but I find it a bit malty and old-fashioned. (14/20)
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