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Judge's Review: 89 Rating - Fresh As by Astro Lab Brewing

June, 2020

Fresh As

Fresh As

Maryland
United States
Fresh As, Astro Lab Brewing
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: 
7.1%
Served at: 
45º - 50º F
Malts: 
Pale Malt, Malted Wheat, C15 Carapils
Hops: 
Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic

 

 


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Judges Rating: 
89
Aroma: 
21 / 24
Appearance: 
5 / 6
Flavor: 
37 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
8 / 10
Overall Impression: 
18 / 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.