Small Gods Brewing Co. Starfall – American Double / Imperial IPA at 8.5% ABV (C$6.25 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 31-Oct-2024, reviewed 11-Nov-2024)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with a short loose off-white head diminishing rapidly to a thin skim, minimal spotty lacing. (3/5) Aroma: stone & tropical fruit, citrus, pine, pale malt. (9/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium warming finish. (4/5)
A “showcase of Oregon-grown Strata & Luminosa hops”, “balanced with a healthy dose of Strata”. Oh, that is nice. When I sniffed it, I made the same involuntary “Tim The Tool Man” noise as yesterday when I walked past the DeWalt display at Home Depot. (No, I’m not a Boomer. Yes, I love my wife. But I also love power tools.) To the best of my knowledge I’ve had Luminosa hops exactly one time before, so there’s that – I’m always up for a new hop. Although this falls off a little through the mid, it’s still pretty solid, and surprisingly easy to drink for the weight. (16/20)
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