Overhop Brewing Co. Mad Manu – Blond Ale at 5.2% ABV | 22 IBU (C$6.07 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 2-Jul-2021, reviewed 3-Jul-2021)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with two fingers of rocky white head, excellent retention and well-defined soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: grass, stewed fruits, caramel. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, low bitter. (7/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry mild bitter finish. (3/5)
This is apparently a single-hop with Belma, which I think is a new one on me. Hard to tell what my opinion is based on this so far, to be honest. Brewer notes say notes of orange, melon, and strawberry, but I’m getting grass dominance backed up by muddled stewed fruit. It’s OK, but that’s about as far as I’d go. (13/20)
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