Eighty-Eight Brewing Launch Code – American IPA at 6.7% ABV (C$5.35 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 28-Jun-2024, acquired 10-Jul-2024, reviewed 14-Jul-2024)
Appearance: clear straw with one finger of fine white head, good retention and spotty soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, floral, pine, bready malt, citrus, light resin. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium bitter finish with a hint of astringency. (4/5)
Ella, Simcoe, Strata, and Idaho 7 hops. Not bad, but ultimately it comes across as just a little thin, both in flavour and body – particularly through the finish, where it starts to verge on astringent. Not a fail by any means (nor would I expect one from this brewery) but a bit average, for this brewer at least. (15/20)
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