Luppolo Brewing Co. Birds of a Feather – Session IPA at 4% ABV (C$6.35 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 3-Aug-2024, acquired 23-Aug-2024, reviewed 10-Sep-2024)
Appearance: hazy pale gold with one fat finger of fine white head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: zesty citrus, tropical fruit, cereal grains, light resiny dank. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-light body tending slightly thin, moderate-soft carbonation, short duration very slightly astringent finish. (3/5)
That’s pretty good, especially for its low weight. Brightly juicy and zesty citrus leads the way over tropical, clean malt, and a hint of rank resin. The low weight does catch up with it, though, resulting in it finishing just a touch thin and very slightly astringent. It’s a pretty good effort, easy-drinking and crushable – but it does ultimately sort of need the dreaded “for the style” qualifier. (15/20)
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