Church Street Brewing Company Brewcifer – American Double / Imperial IPA at 9% ABV (C$8.75 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 3-Sep-2021, reviewed 24-Sep-2021)
Appearance: hazy nearly opaque pale gold with two fat fingers of rocky pale ivory head, excellent retention and heavy soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: pine, tropical fruit, sweet citrus, cereal grains. (7/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: smooth slightly creamy medium body, moderate-soft carbonation, medium duration bitter finish. (4/5)
The label says Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy, and Falconer’s Flight, “almost entirely whirlpool and dry hop additions” – yes, please! But, it doesn’t quite deliver on that promise. Maybe it’s just a little faded, but as it is it could stand to be brighter in aroma, and a little less sweet dominated in taste. I could maybe have gone slightly higher on my rating here, but I’m disinclined to give them benefit of the doubt on an undated can. (15/20)
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