Boréale (Les Brasseurs du Nord) IPA – American IPA at 6.2% ABV | 50 IBU (C$4.81 at Collective, 473 ml, best before 9-Jan-2021, acquired 26-Nov-2020, reviewed 1-Dec-2020)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale amber with two fat fingers of fine ivory head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus, caramel, stewed fruits, pine, grass. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium full body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering building bitter finish. (3/5)
I’m getting a little tired of smug brewer’s notes that say “Hops: yes”, or in this case “Hop: Hops”. That being said, this isn’t so great that I have a burning desire to know what it’s hopped with. Just a straightforward old-fashioned IPA, and not particularly interesting. (12/20)
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