Banished Brewing Ltd. Little Jim – Session IPA at 4% ABV (C$6.35 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 18-Jul-2024, reviewed 19-Jul-2024)
Appearance: clear deep gold with two fingers of fluffy pale ivory head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (5/5) Aroma: mild, melon flesh & rind, tropical fruit, citrus. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body tending slightly thin, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium bitter slightly astringent finish. (3/5)
It’s not bad, especially for the light weight, but it’s not a complete success for me either. The aroma is a little on the mild side, which is not uncommon for the style, but there’s also a slightly green vegetal melon note that isn’t completely welcome. Also fairly typical for the style, the body falls off a little thin, leading to a slight astringency in the finish. (14/20)
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