Rogue Ales Pineapple Party Punch – American IPA at 8.4% ABV | 40 IBU (C$5.98 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 29-Jul-2021, acquired 1-Oct-2021, reviewed 14-Oct-2021)
Appearance: hazy pale amber with two fingers of rocky ivory head, excellent retention and heavy soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, caramel, citrus, coconut, earth. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium-full body, moderate-soft carbonation, sweet slightly sticky warming finish. (3/5)
The brewer notes indicate 2-Row, Wheat, Rye Malt, Dex Pils, Lactose, Mosiac hops, and Hot Head yeast. They also draw the inevitable comparison to a Piña Colada, with caramel and tropical fruit front and centre, and coconut on the back end, but for me it’s almost like an Old Ale. The Mosaic hops really don’t come through with any kind of clarity, and ultimately it’s heavy-handed, and not very impressive. (13/20)
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