Outcast Brewing 2020 Can Frig Right Off – American IPA at 6.2% ABV (C$4.90 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 31-Dec-2020, acquired 15-Jan-2021, reviewed 2-Feb-2021)
Appearance: hazy straw with two fingers of rocky white head, good retention and moderate chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, coconut, vanilla, citrus, pale crackery malt, resiny pine. (9/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (9/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium duration slightly spicy finish. (4/5)
It’s fair to say I agree with the inestimable Mr. Schnarr about a great many things, but they’re generally generally brewing-related. However, we are completely in agreement with the sentiment expressed by this one’s label: 2020 can indeed frig right off (and it can lick my sweaty taint on the way). I could do without being reminded that I did in fact cancel a Hawaii trip last April, but if I can’t have Hawaii, at least I can have this. Citra and Strata provide a pleasant fruity note that’s juicy without being too sweet, on a clean pale malt base with a little pine in the background. I could stand a bit more of the resiny pine, if I’m honest, but I quite enjoyed this just as it is. (17/20)
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