Alpha Abstraction Vol. 21

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 21 by Wild Leap Brew Co. is a Double IPA and is being evaluated as a Double IPA (category 22A in the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guidelines). The focus of the Double IPA style is hops, hops and more hops. Additionally, despite being a high-alcohol content style, Double IPAs are fairly drinkable and lack a heavy malty body, which are more typical traits of beers of these strengths. Alpha Abstraction Volume 21 is hopped with Idaho Gem hops and measured in at 8.0% ABV.

Alpha Abstraction Volume 21 pours golden in color, is moderately hazy and sports a medium white head. The aroma is moderately strong resiny and citrusy hops with just a hint of malt. The flavor is prominent citrusy and resiny hops over just a hint of malt. The beer finishes moderately bitter (lower than a typical Double IPA) with prominent resiny and citrusy hops lingering long on the palate.

Alpha Abstraction Volume 21 is an excellent, very quaffable Double IPA. The hops are very prominent as expected, and the hop flavors are quite complex considering the single variety indicated. The low bitterness enhances quaffability and the strength is very deceptive. Hopheads, definitely seek this one out.