Sea Change Brewing Co. Gold Knuckle West Coast IPA – American IPA at 6.2% ABV (C$4.50 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 23-Apr-2021, reviewed 5-May-2021)
Appearance: clear straw with two fingers of fine white head, good retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus, pale malt, floral / herbal, resiny pine. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate carbonation, medium duration bitter finish. (4/5)
Secondary sources claim Simcoe and Citra hops, Alberta pale ale malt, Maris Otter, and spelt. Drinks fairly clean and easy, but the aroma is a little muddled, and there’s an herbal peppery note that overwhelms any of the pine that I’d want to see showcased for a WCIPA. Not unpleasant, but not really very West Coast. (14/20)
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