Common Roots Brewing Company Something Secret – American IPA at 6.5% ABV (C$8.80 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 17-Aug-2021, acquired 1-Oct-2021, reviewed 12-Oct-2021)
Appearance: hazy near-opaque pale gold with two fat and growing fingers of rocky off-white head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus, tropical fruit, pale malt, earth, herbal. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate carbonation, off-dry short duration mild finish. (4/5)
The label and brewer’s notes say that this “features” Vic Secret, but don’t actually say it’s single-hopped – although the name certainly suggests that, doesn’t it? That said, the profile is not quite what I’d normally expect from a single-hopped Vic Secret, in particular with the earthy, herbal notes. I like it, but fell like it could have been better. (16/20)
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