Category 12 Brewing Chromatic IPA – American IPA at 7% ABV | 79 IBU (C$5.26 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 1-Jun-2021, acquired 2-Jul-2021, reviewed 9-Jul-2021)
Appearance: clear deep gold with two fat fingers of rocky pale ivory head, excellent retention and heavy soapy lacing. (5/5) Aroma: resiny pine, citrus, pale biscuity malt, tropical fruit. (9/10) Taste: moderate sweet, high bitter. (9/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter slightly spicy finish. (4/5)
Brewer notes say this is hopped with “Mosaic & Big C’s” and that’s pretty much what smacks you in the face when you crack the can. Not much more to say here: this is pretty much a reference standard for how to brew an old school West Coast IPA. After having a ton of low bitter East Coast haze, it’s refreshing to get a crystal clear, in your face, unapologetic hop beast. (18/20)
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