Irrational Brewing Company Exp. Cairn – American IPA at 6.5% ABV (C$5.90 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 23-Apr-2024, reviewed 25-Apr-2024)
Appearance: clear straw with one finger of loose white head, good retention and spotty soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: melon, field berries, dank pine resin. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate-lively carbonation, medium duration building bitter finish. (4/5)
“DDH Modern West Coast IPA”. I think maybe the name is supposed to be “Cairn” and the “Exp.” refers to “Experimental”? Brewer description says this is hopped with Idaho 7, Simcoe, and Simcoe Cryo, brewed with American Ale Yeast and Pilsner malt. With that profile, you’d expect it to be all hops with little or no yeast or malt character, and it pretty much is. I mean, it’s pretty decent and all, but I like a bit more dank pine in a WCIPA, even a “Modern” one. (15/20)
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