Coronado Brewing Company Leisure Lagoon – American Pale Ale at 5.5% ABV (C$5.35 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 28-Dec-2020, acquired 3-Mar-2021, reviewed 8-Mar-2021)
Appearance: hazy straw with a two fingers of loose off-white head, good retention and minimal spotty lacing. (3/5) Aroma: oily citrus, tropical fruit, floral, bready malt, earthy pine. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium bitter lightly spicy finish. (4/5)
I was a bit worried about this one given the fact that it’s been more than two months in the can, but it’s actually quite pleasant. (So of course now I’m wondering if it’s actually better than “quite pleasant” when new…) I guess it’s pretty much what they describe, having elements of both East and West Coast styles, though I’d appreciate a little more emphatic resiny dankness. On the other hand, there are no real faults here, other than the somewhat lacklustre appearance, and it’s definitely the kind of thing I could enjoy while floating in a lagoon. (16/20)
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