Marine Dream IPA

Marine Dream IPA by Coronado Brewing Co. is being evaluated as an American IPA (Category 21A) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Marine Dream IPA is brewed as a New England style, or hazy, IPA, and pours as expected; light gold with an orange hue and quite hazy. The aroma is big, juicy and fruity, with fresh, bright pineapple, mango and hints of guava. A touch of orange candy emerges as the tropical hop character settles down, along with a light bready and nutty maltiness that provides balance and interest. The hop flavor shifts a little more toward citrus, with orange zest being most prominent, but it’s backed up with a pleasant hit of pineapple. The hops in the flavor are not quite as bright. The hop bitterness is assertive but smooth, appearing mid-palate and lingering through to the dry finish. The orange zest rolls right on past into the aftertaste. The oats provide a slight nutty character to the flavor and aroma, as well as a pleasant fullness to the mouthfeel.

This is a well-brewed New England-style IPA that has a fresh and bright tropical hop aroma that throws a slight curve ball, turning citrus in the flavor. The juicy hop character and hazy appearance are well done, and the hop bitterness stays smooth throughout. A very enjoyable brew for the upcoming summer months