Ale Architect Brewing Ltd. Joy Wave 2 – American Double / Imperial IPA at 7.8% ABV (C$5.08 at Collective, 473 ml, best before 3-Apr-2023, acquired 1-Nov-2022, reviewed 21-Nov-2022)
Appearance: hazy pale gold with two fingers of rocky pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, citrus, cereal grains. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium soft body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium duration finish. (4/5)
I tried the original early this year, and I can’t say I’m seeing any differences here. At all. Are there any differences? I mean, the first one was hopped with Citra, Simcoe, and El Dorado, while this version is Citra, Simcoe, and Strata. Based on that, I’d expect a little less tropical fruit, and a bit more field berry, but I’d be lying if I said I was getting that to any noticeable degree. As with the original, there’s a pleasant aroma and restrained sweetness on a clean malt background, with a soft medium body. I’d still like to see the kind of resiny pine note I expect from Simcoe, but ultimately this is a very respectable representation of the style. (16/20)
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