Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery Fireworks & Karate – American IPA at 4.5% ABV (C$4.36 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 18-May-2021, acquired 10-Jun-2021, reviewed 17-Jun-2021)
Appearance: hazy straw with two fingers of rocky off-white head, good retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: lime, light brine, faint coconut. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, low bitter, light tart, light salt. (8/10) Palate: medium-light body, lively carbonation, crisp tart finish. (4/5)
Brewer notes say this is hopped with African Queen, Southern Passion, Cashmere, and Sabro. There are further adulterations adjuncts of lime juice, orange juice concentrate, agave syrup, and kosher salt, presumably in pursuit of that “margarita IPA” profile. Well, let’s just see if it delivers on that OH MY GOD IT’S A MARGARITA IPA. I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s an abomination, but given its low ABV, lively carbonation, and tart briny finish, you could drink these on a sunny patio all day long. I’m not getting much (if any) hop character, and the aroma could stand to be brighter and/or not just briny lime – though, I think I started to get just a hint of coconut towards the end. It’s not going to change your life or anything, but for what it is, it’s good fun. (15/20)
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