Judge’s Review: 90 Rating – Sinfully Wicked by The Original 40 Brewing Co.

American IPA | Limited Release | USA

By Nelson Crowle

Judges Rating: 90
Aroma: 21
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 37
Mouthfeel: 8
Overall Impression: 18

Sinfully Wicked by The Original 40 Brewing Co. was evaluated as a West Coast IPA (BJCP 2021 style 21A, American IPA).
The beer pours an almost clear, light gold with a moderate, white head of tiny bubbles that fades to a thin disk. A big sniff features a lot of grapefruit and grapefruit zest then medium tangerine and light pine notes, all laid on top a light bready note featuring just enough malt to support the substantial hop aroma. The first sip echoes the grapefruit and tangerine notes with a firm, clean bitterness that lingers into a citrusy finish. This beer has a moderately light body with just a hint of clean and pleasant alcohol. A clean fermentation showcases the hops, but with some light fruity ester notes of ripe peach. As the beer warms, the fruity esters become more prominent. Overall, a very tasty and enjoyable beer that is a good example of the West Coast style of American IPA. With the fruity notes and bittering, this beer would pair nicely with a well-marbled and broiled ribeye steak and caramelized onions, along with spiced oven-roasted steak fries.