57 North Brewing Snye PA – American IPA at 5.2% ABV (C$3.82 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 25-May-2021, reviewed 27-May-2021)
Appearance: clear pale amber with a large loose pale ivory head diminishing gradually to a thin skim and ring, spotty lacing. (4/5) Aroma: sweet caramel, grass, citrus. (6/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate bitter. (6/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, sweetish lingering bitter finish. (3/5)
The name is an acknowledgement of a waterway in the home of the brewery, Fort McMurray. Which has, well, nothing going for it, and should be avoided at all costs. The beer’s not terrible, but certainly doesn’t justify a trip to Fort Mac, “the second-largest city in Newfoundland”. (Yes, it’s in Alberta, and yes, I’m a Newfoundlander, so I can make obscure references like that.) What it is, is a very old-fashioned malt-forward AIPA with English influences. Like I said, very old-fashioned. If you like noble hops, good for you, have at it. (13/20)
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