Long Bay Brewery Ruckus – American IPA at 7% ABV | 60 IBU (C$6.00 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 23-Jul-2025, acquired 15-Aug-2025, reviewed 26-Aug-2025)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with one finger of fine pale ivory head diminishing gradually to a thin ring, moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical fruit, citrus, cereal grains, light pine. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, lingering bitter finish. (3/5)
Dry hopped with Mosaic and Citra. Not bad, but tastes and finishes just a little bitter for the nominal NE style. The aroma, which starts quite pleasant, also fades a little as the pint progresses. On the other hand, it’s actually pretty approachable for its relatively high ABV, so I guess it’s fairly decently balanced. It almost escapes from the middle of the pack, but not quite. (15/20)
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