O.T. Brewing Company Five Hundie – American IPA at 6.5% ABV (C$5.20 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 27-Jul-2024, acquired 12-Aug-2024, reviewed 23-Aug-2024)
Appearance: hazy pale gold with one finger of fine pale ivory head diminishing gradually to a thin skim, moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus, tropical fruit, caramel, pine. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry moderate bitter finish. (4/5)
I’ve been told this is the first time they’ve brewed this since being fucked by their landlord, losing their taproom, and going into a contract brewing setup with Fahr in Turner Valley. And maybe I’m imagining it, but the yeast profile in particular does seem different than my old notes from having this six years ago – more attenuated and less juicy, with a slightly drier finish. And maybe I’m just older and crankier, but I’m not convinced it’s quite as good. (15/20)
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