Modist Brewing Co. Teal Label – American IPA at 6.3% ABV (C$8.40 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 31-Aug-2023, acquired 29-Dec-2022, reviewed 11-Jan-2023)
Appearance: clear pale gold with two fat fingers of rocky pale ivory head, excellent retention and well-defined soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: dank resiny pine, bready caramel, citrus, catty, floral, earth. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium bitter finish. (4/5)
Brewer notes say this is brewed with Maris Otter and hopped (kettle and dry) with Columbus Cryo, Simcoe, Strata, and Citra. It’s definitely West Coast-ish, with dank resiny pine on the front end. There’s also decent complexity as it warms and unfolds, including a catty note that I’ll attribute to the Simcoe. I see where they’re trying to go with this throwback styling, and it’s not bad overall – but in my opinion it’s not as good as their modern efforts. (15/20)
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