Backcountry Brewing DDH Widowmaker – American IPA at 6.7% ABV | 30 IBU (C$7.55 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 7-Mar-2026, reviewed 28-Mar-2026)
Appearance: hazy deep gold with one fat finger of fluffy pale ivory head, good retention and soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tropical & stone fruit, floral, resiny pine, oats. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-full body, moderate carbonation, medium bitter finish. (4/5)
This is apparently their flagship Widowmaker but with double the hop bill (Citra and Mosaic). Well, I haven’t yet had Widowmaker, but now I don’t much see the point – I very much doubt I’ll prefer it over this more full-throated interpretation. Nice one, a pleasant implementation of two of my favourite hops. It’s a bit too… well, everything, to be considered crushable, but it’s definitely not overwhelming, sippable and enjoyable. (16/20)
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