Zero Issue Brewing Hitchhiker Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (Issue #42) – Session IPA at 4.2% ABV (C$4.50 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 5-Apr-2021, acquired 9-Apr-2021, reviewed 17-Apr-2021)
Appearance: hazy straw with two fat fingers of rocky white head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (5/5) Aroma: mild, citrus, pale malt, light pine. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate-lively carbonation, off-dry short crisp finish. (4/5)
Look, I get it, OK? It’s Issue #42, so it makes perfect sense to go with 4.2% ABV and reference THHGttG. But the Pan-galactic Gargle Blaster in particular is supposed to be quite a bit more… well… everything! In the books, it’s described having an effect “like having your brains smashed out by a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick.” This, well, doesn’t. What it is, is light, crisp, and mildly hoppy. (It’s also a pretty great recovery drink after cycling.) You could easily crush this without pausing for breath. (I didn’t, but you could.) It’s a decent little Blonde/SIPA, but that’s about it. (15/20)
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