The last of the three Wet Hop beers, this one is very complex, with big fruits and deep layers to dig through. It doesn't have near the hopiness needed for a a White IPA, but still goes well beyond a standard Wit.
Look: Foggy gold with thick buttermilk colored head. Head stays tight for awhile then becomes a thin whisp of bubbles on top. Good lacing. The beer sparkles.
Aroma: Big Belgian esters, pear, apple, strawberry, orange, tangerine, clove, coriander, grapefruit, pepper, floral, spicy, chalky yeast, sweet grains, subdued hops, honestly, it is hard to tell where the hops end and the spices begin, and where the spices end and the yeast starts. This is one complex nose.
Taste: Pear, pepper, clove, ginger, herbal, chalky yeast, citrus, sweet grains, floral hops, rose water, alcohol, coriander.
Mouthfeel: Big fizzy medium-light body w/ pulling dry finish , chalky. Bitterness is balancing and spot on.
Overall: The hops are pretty low for an "IPA" and fresh hops, but it is a good beer. Bitterness presents in the finish to clear off the complex palate. Drinks like a stronger / hoppier Wit. Really enjoy it even though the hops are fading quick.
Aroma: Big Belgian esters, pear, apple, strawberry, orange, tangerine, clove, coriander, grapefruit, pepper, floral, spicy, chalky yeast, sweet grains, subdued hops, honestly, it is hard to tell where the hops end and the spices begin, and where the spices end and the yeast starts. This is one complex nose.
Taste: Pear, pepper, clove, ginger, herbal, chalky yeast, citrus, sweet grains, floral hops, rose water, alcohol, coriander.
Mouthfeel: Big fizzy medium-light body w/ pulling dry finish , chalky. Bitterness is balancing and spot on.
Overall: The hops are pretty low for an "IPA" and fresh hops, but it is a good beer. Bitterness presents in the finish to clear off the complex palate. Drinks like a stronger / hoppier Wit. Really enjoy it even though the hops are fading quick.
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