Village Brewery Father (2021) – American IPA at 7% ABV | 22 IBU (C$3.91 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 21-May-2021, acquired 10-Jun-2021, reviewed 14-Jun-2021)
Appearance: hazy near-opaque opaque pale gold with two fingers of fine pale ivory head, excellent retention and heavy chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: mild, tropical fruit, citrus, cereal grains, light tart wheat funk. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, sweetish medium duration finish. (3/5)
The label calls this a “Juicy Ebbegarden NEIPA”, referring to the use of Ebbegarden Kveik yeast, and brewer notes indicate it’s hopped with Ella, Cashmere, and Ekuanot. I’m definitely getting a mild smoothness and sweetness from the use of oats in the malt bill, but that combined with the at-most moderate carbonation is making it feel a touch too sweet for my preference. OK, but I wouldn’t want more than the one. (14/20)
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