Beer Tree Brew Fresh Wax – American IPA at 7.1% ABV (C$7.90 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 30-Nov-2022, acquired 9-Mar-2023, reviewed 12-Mar-2023)
Appearance: hazy straw with one finger of fluffy pale ivory head diminishing gradually to a thick cap, moderate soapy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: juicy citrus & stone fruit, doughy caramel. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet tending slightly high, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: smooth medium body, moderate-soft carbonation, slightly sticky medium bitter finish. (4/5)
The aroma has a bit more doughy yeast than I prefer for this style – not e.g. Council Brewing levels, by any means, but enough that it’s clearly present alongside the juicy fruit aroma. It’s also a little sweeter than I prefer, so all in all I’d like this to be more about the hops, and less about the malt and yeast, than it actually is. (14/20)
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