Bearded Iris Brewing Co. Homestyle – American IPA at 6% ABV (C$8.75 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 11-Nov-2020, acquired 9-Dec-2020, reviewed 22-Dec-2020)
Appearance: lightly hazy pale gold with two fingers of loose pale ivory head diminishing rapidly to a thick persistent cap, minimal spotty lacing. (3/5) Aroma: juicy citrus, stone fruit, tropical fruit, oats and cereal grains, light pine, hint of vanilla. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, medium duration moderate bitter finish. (4/5)
Brewer notes only specify Mosaic hops, so I’m not sure whether or not this is single-hopped. Certainly, the hop profile is such that it might well be. Very nice, juicy and hoppy, with a clean oaty cereal malt and a hint of pine and vanilla. Bit expensive for what it is, though. (16/20)
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