Small Gods Brewing Co. Rascal King – American IPA at 6.5% ABV (C$6.20 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 12-Aug-2024, reviewed 23-Aug-2024)
Appearance: hazy pale gold with one fat finger of fine pale ivory head, excellent retention and chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus, floral, cereal grains, melon. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, medium duration finish falling off slightly watery. (3/5)
Hopped with Citra, Mosaic, and Azacca. Pleasant aroma initially, but there’s a slightly vegetal melon note in the back end that manifests through the finish, and I’m not a huge fan of it. It’s not offensive by any means, but it seems to contribute to the finish coming across as very slightly thin or watery. (15/20)
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