The Establishment Brewing Company Vapours – American IPA at 6.7% ABV (C$6.00 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 19-Oct-2023, acquired 30-Oct-2023, reviewed 1-Nov-2023)
Appearance: hazy pale gold with one fat finger of rocky white head, good retention and well-defined soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: juicy citrus, cereal grains, light pine. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (8/10) Palate: smooth medium body, moderate-soft carbonation, short duration finish. (4/5)
Nice one. Made with Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic, and that’s exactly what it smells and tastes like. Not really much more to say than that. Yeah, it’s “only” dead average for this brewer, but that’s pretty rarefied atmosphere since for n=38, μ=8 & σ=0.53. I’m always happy when The Establishment drops a new brew, but to drop two side-by-side is extra fun, so I’m looking forward to its brother from another mother. (16/20)
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