Rainhard Brewing Fight Song – American IPA at 6.4% ABV (C$5.22 at Collective, 355 ml, packaged on 7-Oct-2020, acquired 9-Dec-2020, reviewed 12-Dec-2020)
Appearance: hazy pinkish amber with two fingers of pillowy pale pink head, good retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: floral, tropical fruit, citrus, caramel. (7/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate bitter, light tart. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, moderate lingering bitter finish. (3/5)
They call it a “Pink IPA” but it’s really more coppery until you get to the almost-purple lees. Hopped with Galaxy, Idaho 7, and Mosaic. The aroma is briefly dominated by the hibiscus adjunct, but that fades fairly rapidly to leave behind the tropical fruit and citrus. I like the fact that the floral is decently restrained, but it’s till too sweet for my liking. (14/20)
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