Nickel Brook Brewing Co. Blessed Double Divine – American Double / Imperial IPA at 8.3% ABV (C$5.89 at Collective, 355 ml, packaged on 21-Jan-2021, acquired 9-Apr-2021, reviewed 23-Apr-2021)
Appearance: hazy straw with one fat finger of rocky pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: slight boozy juicy tropical fruit, citrus, bready caramel, resiny pine, stewed fruits. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-full body, moderate carbonation, lingering and building bitter warming finish. (4/5)
So, my immediate question is, is there a “Cursed” version, and if so, how’s it different? (Spice, maybe?) [A quick Google search confirms there is a “Cursed,” but it’s a Stout, so dark, so cursed. Racist much? ?] Anyway, as regards this one: yeah, I like it. It smells a bit better than it tastes, with fairly juicy tropical fruit and citrus leading the way over bready malts and earthy pine. On the tongue, though, it’s not quite as bright (but still good). The finish leaves no doubt as to the ABV, with a distinct warming. I haven’t been buying many dark beers lately, but maybe I’ll see if I can find its Cursed cousin/brother from another mother. (15/20)
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