Collective Arts Brewing Deceptive Creature Nectaron NEIPA (IPA No. 28) – American IPA at 6.8% ABV (C$5.26 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 29-Jul-2024, acquired 23-Aug-2024, reviewed 7-Sep-2024)
Appearance: hazy straw with one finger of loose white head diminishing gradually to a thin ring, moderate soapy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: citrus, tropical fruit, cereal grains, floral, grass, hint of onion. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, medium duration finish tending very slightly sharp. (4/5)
Hopped with Nectaron, Nectaron Cryo, Citra. I have to admit that despite my fairly long history with this brewer (for n=58, μ=7.7 & σ=0.54) they’ve kind of fallen off my radar a bit lately – probably because there are just so many local brewers doing such a good job here in Alberta, that I’m disinclined to go looking further afield. There’s also the fact that they seem to be, if not in decline, resting on their laurels a little. This one exemplifies that: it’s fine? y’know? but it doesn’t really excite me. And while I’m not actually offended by the slight hint of onion in the flavour profile, it’s not helping raise this to next-level territory.(15/20)
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