Juiceless

American IPA | Collaboration | United States

By Rodney A. Tillinghast

Judges Rating: 93
Aroma: 23
Appearance: 5
Flavor: 38
Mouthfeel: 9
Overall Impression: 18

This American-style IPA features very sturdy aroma notes of mango and pineapple, with a little pine dank mixed in.  I picked a little alcohol in the mix as it warmed up.  It settled thickly in the glass, after a mountainous head over its dark yellow hue.  Upon sampling, the citrus hop flavor came to the forefront, with a medium firm bitterness that was smoothly executed with some malt crackery undertones.  The ale finished fairly-dry, with neutral fermentation characteristics and medium carbonation—hop bitterness lingered, but not in an acrid or astringent manner.   In all, a solid American IPA that strikes a balance between fruity hop flavor and bitterness.