Judge’s Review: 93 Rating – Diamond Dust by Pure Project Brewing Co.

Hazy IPA | Year-Round | USA

By James Link

Judges Rating: 93.00
Aroma: 24.00
Appearance: 6.00
Flavor: 37.00
Mouthfeel: 8.00
Overall Impression: 18.00

The Beer Judge Certification Program style guidelines under category 21C Hazy IPA were utilized to evaluate the below described beer.
Fully aromatic from the first pour, Diamond Dust boasts a host of tropical and citrus notes reminiscent of pineapple, tangerines, peaches and berries. All blend well, none dominate.
However, it’s not a very pretty beer, murky and light amber in color capped with a large white head. Style parameters, however, allow for all of the aforementioned.
A virtual fruit basket of flavors dominates the taste profile. Heavy dry hopping evident. Notes of orange peel, tropical fruits, peaches and pineapple marry well with Mosaic and other new world hops. The light bready malt character normally associated with this style was a bit understated.
The body was thin to medium and well-conditioned with no astringency. Alcohol, although evident, was not hot or off-putting.
Overall a good example of the Hazy IPA style characterized by a plethora of fruity complexity.