Beaver River Brew Co. Ale Series Volume 1 Citrus Haze – American IPA at 6.7% ABV (C$5.10 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 8-Feb-2021, acquired 3-Mar-2021, reviewed 6-Mar-2021)
Appearance: hazy pale amber with two fingers of rocky pale ivory head, excellent retention and heavy soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: mild, stone fruit, bready caramel, citrus, faint resiny pine. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering building bitter finish. (3/5)
I mean, it’s not bad or anything, but it’s pretty basic and at least 10 years out of date. The name might have been almost accurate a decade ago, or to someone who’s never had an NEIPA, but is almost a joke today. The hop balance is more English than American, and relatively mild on the nose, but builds on the tongue. A bit of an old-fashioned hop bomb. (13/20)
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