Fresh As
Astro Lab Brewing
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
American IPA
Seasonal
Maryland
United States
Judges Ratings 89
Aroma: 21 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
Fresh in name, Fresh As in nature! This IPA is as fresh and bright as a Spring day. Fruit and tropical juice notes on the nose that follow to the palate with white grape, citrus, passion fruit, and pine flavors. Moderate carbonation leads to a lush finish.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 7.10%
IBUs:
Served at: (45º – 50º F)
Hops: Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic
Malts: Pale Malt, Malted Wheat, C15 Carapils
Judges Review
By Michael McGuire
Judges Ratings 89
Aroma: 21 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
Fresh As by Astro Lab Brewing is an American IPA and was judged as such (BJCP sub-style 21A). It poured light golden into the glass with a slight haze and a moderate white head with adequate retention. Its initial aroma was very sweet and fruity with notes of pineapple. As time passed, the aroma became more complex and revealed a variety of hop and malt notes. The flavor profile was that of a sweet, tangy, well-balanced and very refreshing American IPA, with a smooth texture and a pleasant creaminess on the palate along with moderate alcohol warmth on the finish. Overall, this is a highly quaffable example of this style, perhaps more suitable for those who enjoy sweeter, New England-style IPAs than more resinous, piney flavors.
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