Zero Issue Brewing Observatory IPA (Issue #37) – American IPA at 6.0% ABV (C$4.41 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 10-Feb-2021, reviewed 23-Feb-2021)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with two fingers of pillowy pale ivory head, excellent retention and chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: mild, tropical & stone fruit, pale cereal malts, citrus, chocolate, hint of pine. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, lingering bitter slightly spicy finish. (4/5)
No date on the can, but it was announced just under two weeks ago on the social-media-that-must-not-be-named, so it can’t be old. That same post claims they used “experimental hops” but doesn’t specify which ones. The chocolate/coffee is definitely an interesting touch, but it doesn’t really move this to the next level (though it might be the reason for the lingering bitter finish). It’s decent enough, but not really wowing me. (15/20)
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