Perfect Day IPA

Asheville Brewing Company

Perfect Day IPA

American IPA
Year-Round
North Carolina
United States

Judges Ratings 90

Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20

Description

Beverage Profile

ABV: 6.50%
IBUs:
Served at: ()
Hops:
Malts:

Judges Review

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By Owen Ogletree

Judges Ratings 90

Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20

Being the most popular craft beer style in America, IPAs seem ubiquitous these days. With a big malt personality backed by complex fruity esters and an appealing lineup of hops, this version definitely ranks as a standout. The beer pours deep gold and clear with a substantial head of fluffy white foam. Aromas of apricot, grapefruit, lemongrass and sweet malt meld into a bouquet that begs the drinker to take a sip. Layers of creamy malt notes unfold on the tongue, followed by moderate earthy, citrusy, tropical fruit hop character and light bitterness. Some may even pick up a hint of berries behind the chewy malt backbone. This ale could perhaps benefit from a touch more flavor and bittering hops to balance the impressive malt profile.

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